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(12766, 4, '2014-09-25 15:37:54', '2014-09-25 22:37:54', '[caption id="attachment_1891" align="alignleft" width="290"]<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1891" title="Student Heather Howell" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Screen-Shot-2013-11-14-at-9.16.26-AM-290x290.png" alt="Student Heather Howell" width="290" height="290" /> Heather was tired of working as a security guard, before deciding to enroll in the Pharmacy Technology program.[/caption]\n\nHeather Howell was not certain she could handle the rigors of going back to school. Almost 20-years since she graduated from high school and lots of start-and-stop college credits, she wasn’t sure she could do the whole classroom, study, exam thing again. She was sure, however, that her job in security – as a “mall cop” – was wearing her down.\n\n“It was my job to ‘observe and report’, which meant that I spent a lot of time looking for someone doing something wrong,” says Heather. “There was a lot of negativity and I started to be a negative person, and I didn’t want to be that.”\n\nShe has had a long line of security and law enforcement positions. Over the years Heather provided armed security for NASA and a hospital, and spent about 7-years as a 911 Dispatch Operator for the CA Highway Patrol. It was a life of dealing with a lot of people making or having a very bad day. She felt the need for a change, something completely out of this dynamic.\n\nHeather became interested in working in the medical field when her mom, Pam, found out she had breast cancer 3-years ago. Although her mom is now in remission, Heather was influenced by her mom’s treatment and experience and felt she could do something to benefit someone with health issues.\n\nHeather wasn’t sure she could handle direct patient care, so she thought that a career in the pharmaceutical industry might give her the level of serving others she could enjoy. With her decision made, she hit Google to see what kinds of career training programs were out there.\n\nHer first foray into a Pharmacy Technology career training program was not what Heather wanted.\n“There was a lot of pressure to enroll that day,” says Heather. “I just felt like a number and they didn’t really pay attention to what I needed.”\n\nBack to Google. Heather found SJVC’s <a title="SJVC Antelope Valley" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/antelope-valley/" target="_blank">Lancaster campus</a> and made an appointment.\n\n“The campus was nice and new, and I could walk there if I had to,” says Heather. “They encouraged me to enroll too, but I didn’t feel pressured.” From Google to enrollment, it only took her a week to decide.\n\nHeather wanted to test the waters of her education re-entry with the 7-month certificate PT program. If all goes well she plans to re-up for seven more months to get her A.S. degree.\n\nShe has been in the program 3-months now. “This just feels so right,” she says. “Every day I’m happy and looking forward to the day.”\n\nClasses are going well and Heather is making strong academic strides. She received her first award for Academic Excellence with a 4.0 GPA, as well as Perfect Attendance.\n\n“I’d never had a 4.0 – ever!” she says. “I was so proud of that, and my Mom and Dad (Tony) were incredibly excited about it.”\n\nHeather’s mom is her biggest supporter and recently when Heather was sick and had to miss a day of school Pam said to her, “Well, there goes your perfect attendance.” Once a mom, always a mom.\n\nHeather’s excellent grades haven’t faltered even after her 10-year old laptop computer sputtered out. Still working part-time, she manages to get to school early enough to use student center computers to complete her assignments.\n\nOne of the most important aspects Heather brings to her education is a commitment to a strong work ethic.\n\n“Joel Morgan, Career Services Manager, told us at Orientation, ‘This is your on-the-job-training’, and I’ve never forgotten that,” she says. “I feel that every day when I walk in that this is my job, and I make sure to have my uniform crisp and clean and that I bring that work ethic to the classroom.”\n\nHer professionalism does not go unnoticed.\n\n“Heather beams with pride when she walks into class,” says Lindsay Sapp, PT instructor. “Nothing puts a smile on her face more than when she is able to apply her skills both professionally and technically. Her enthusiasm to learn and her generous commitment to her fellow classmates are endless.”\n\n“Everything is kind of shaping into place,” says Heather. Her new career path is proving straight and smooth.', 'A complete career switch was the right decision', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12448-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:37:54', '2014-09-25 22:37:54', '', 12448, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12448-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12767, 4, '2014-09-25 15:38:12', '2014-09-25 22:38:12', '[caption id="attachment_1704" align="alignleft" width="259"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1704    " title="Aviation maintenance student Michael McGee" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Screen-Shot-2013-09-25-at-10.39.35-AM.png" alt="Aviation maintenance student Michael McGee" width="259" height="220" /> Michael and wife, Autumn.[/caption]\n\nMichael McGee and his family were in a tough place. A carpenter and firefighter for most of his adult life, Mike had been out of work for much of the last two years. He knew he had to do something to keep his Mariposa life going with wife, Autumn and teenage daughters Bonnie and Rianna. He realized that meant doing what no one wants to do. Michael and his family applied for the state’s Aid for Families with Dependent Children (AFDC).\n\nBut, Michael is a practical man.\n\n“I’ve been paying into the whole welfare thing for 20-years,” he says. “Now it’s paying off for me.”\n\nRegardless, food stamps and temporary financial assistance were not going to solve their problems. During the application process their case processor asked Michael about the possibility of him going back to school through their Cal-Works program.\n\nMichael had not been in a classroom for twenty years and had no idea for a new career direction. At forty years old with no college degree, he had no ideas.\n\nHis case processer said, “I’d think of what I wanted to do when I was 10-years old and do that.” Pop. Whiz. Bang. The stars started to line up.\n\nMichael and Autumn looked at each other. Helicopters.\n\n“You’ve been taking them apart (models) and putting them back together for years,” said Autumn. “Why don’t you build a real one?”\n\nThey went home, hit the internet and found just what they needed at SJVC’s <a title="SJVC Aviation" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-campus/" target="_blank">Aviation campus</a>. Within four days of seeing the campus online, Michael was enrolled. The ten-year old was in charge – and he turned out to be a smart and intuitive little guy.\n\nMichael hit it hard. He leaves the house at 4:45 AM each morning to make the 2-hour commute, and gets back around 5:30 each night. That’s a daily 4 hour round-trip and 790 miles a week.\n\n“It’s just a routine,” says Michael. “And a small price for such a big payout.”\n\nHe and Autumn are grateful for the Welfare-to-Work program that provides grants for education, tools, uniforms and gas.\n\nMichael wasn’t sure what to expect in class but he was reassured by the environment he found.\n\n“It’s as strict and real as it needs to be, but it’s also a very relaxed atmosphere,” he says. “You’re allowed to laugh, which is very conducive to learning. We’re a bunch of mechanics, so nobody pulls any punches, either.”\n\nMichael is a natural at all things airborne. His grandfather worked for NASA, so maybe he has the bloodline advantage. However, Michael didn’t just do well in class – he began to thrive. Not only were his grades rolling in As, he became heavily involved in Student Council and is a natural mentor to fellow students.\n\n“I’m one of the people who decides how to benefit the student body,” Michael says about his Student Council work, noting it will also look good on his resume. And, helping others “is helping me too, to better understand something.”\n\n“Michael is well liked and is a natural leader,” offers Don Dutra, AMT Powerplant instructor. “He helped other students with labs and organized study sessions with students to improve grades on exams and lab work. He also has perfect attendance.”\n\nMichael feels very good about what he is learning in his <a title="Aviation Maintenance Technology program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-maintenance-technology/" target="_blank">Aviation Maintenance Technology</a> program.\n\n“The fact that I am going to be allowed to work on anything that flies – all over the world…that’s a pretty big deal,” he says.\n\nMichael and his family have made some huge sacrifices for him to go back to school. But, they all realize it has to be now.\n\n“It would not have been possible to pay for life and school at the same time,” says Michael. “Plus, I don’t want to be collecting cans when I’m 60.” Not much danger of that.\n\nMichael holds a bright vision of his future. “As far as I can tell, we’re never going to stop flying,” he says. “And, I want to do something that’s going to be around at least as long as I am.”\n\nA little farther out, Michael has an even bigger plan.\n\n“I don’t even want anyone else to work on my car,” he laughs; “so part of the reward of all this is to work on my own plane one day.”\n\nUp, up and away.', 'Childhood dream becomes reality at Fresno''s Aviation campus', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12431-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:38:12', '2014-09-25 22:38:12', '', 12431, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12431-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12768, 4, '2014-09-25 15:38:12', '2014-09-25 22:38:12', '[caption id="attachment_1883" align="alignleft" width="423"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1883 " title="Cupcake business plan" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/edited_cupcake.png" alt="Cupcake business plan" width="423" height="290" /> Sonia and Lauren left no aspect unaccounted for in their cupcake business plan.[/caption]\n\nTheir assignment was to create a business, develop a business plan and present it to “the bank” – in this case Campus Director, Joel Morgan, Academic Dean, Victoria Gutierrez and other staff – in order to get approval for a business loan.\n\nSonia and Laura put their heads together and came up with “Panoramic Cupcakes”, a mobile cupcake café. Sonia loves to bake and Laura has a solid understanding of finances, so they knew they would make a great team. Now came the hard part. The plan.\n\n“It took a lot more work than we thought,” says Sonia. “The Business Plan had to take all aspects into account, like how much cupcake inventory we had to have, budget, competition, advertisements, self-employment. It was a lot to put together.”\n\nThe big day came and their Business Plan, after many revisions, was ready to present to ‘the bank’. Their project grade would be based upon how much of their $14,000 loan request was granted. To improve their odds, the mobile cupcake team had a secret weapon that might just sway the lenders: a multi-tiered, display of creatively decorated cupcakes, brownie pops and colossal cupcakes ready for sampling.\n\n“They provided a beautiful display of their products and overwhelmed the funding team,” says Joel Morgan.\n\nThis project was a powerful business experience for both students.\n\n“I want to open my own restaurant some day,” says Sonia, “so this business program is one of the smartest decisions I’ve made. This practice opened the door just that little crack that I needed to get started.”\n\nLaura, who was more intrigued by the financial and accounting aspect of starting a business, felt the effects of this project, too.\n\n“There’s a lot more to business than I thought,” says Laura. “After going through this process I understand what business owners go through and know that I will be more of an asset to them now.”\n\nEverybody benefitted from this exercise. The ‘lenders’ got a workable Business Plan and some delectable treats, the business entrepreneurs got a $12,000 ‘loan’ (qualifying them for an ‘A’ grade) and lots of attention from students pushing for the next bake sale. There is one more thing. Sonia has been hired to bake cupcakes for an upcoming birthday party.\n\nHow sweet it is.', 'The sweet smell of success', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12437-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:38:12', '2014-09-25 22:38:12', '', 12437, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12437-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12769, 4, '2014-09-25 15:38:13', '2014-09-25 22:38:13', '[caption id="attachment_1621" align="alignleft" width="240"]<img class=" wp-image-1621" style="border: 1px solid black; margin-left: 3px; margin-right: 3px;" title="Josalynn Delorenzo " alt="Josalynn Delorenzo " src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Josalynn-Delorenzo-RESIZED-300x300.jpg" width="240" height="240" /> Josalynn had originally worked as a veterinary assistant, which inspired her to gain the medical knowledge to work with humans, not just horses.[/caption]\n\nSince the day she stepped foot onto Lancaster’s campus<a title="Medical Assisting Program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-assistant" target="_blank"> Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting </a>(CAMA) student Josalynn Delorenzo began setting goals for herself. With a map of her future and her family encouraging her to graduate she works toward accomplishing the long list of goals she has set for herself.\n\nJosalynn has had a passion for horses from the very young age of two. Her love for horses continued to manifest throughout her life and 4 years ago she began barrel racing.\n\nJosalynn previously worked for a Veterinarian where she learned a lot about how animals functioned. Through her time there she came to the conclusion that she could easily relate what she knew about animals to humans because of the many similarities, triggering her interest in the medical field.\n\n“When I first saw the campus I knew I was home,” she says.\n\nNot long after she started attending classes Josalynn joined the <a title="SJVC Antelope Valley Campus " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/antelope-valley" target="_blank">Lancaster</a> ASB. She has lent her creativity to ASB by suggesting new ways to connect with other students and members of the community. Some of her ideas include a car wash and 5K race.\n\nJosalynn’s list of achievements is not a short one. Along with her involvement in ASB she has received perfect attendance four times, landed a spot on the Dean’s List a total of five times, and been a Federal Work Study Student.\n\n“It was a good experience,” Josalynn says of her work study. “I feel truly blessed and appreciative to have that experience.”\n\nWith so much on her plate Josalynn realized that she could not give her horse the necessary amount of attention while staying on top of all of her school work. This realization lead Joaslynn to leave her horse in the care of her horse trainer, Angela.\n\n“I love her [Angela] to no end; she’s like a mother to me. If I hadn’t have known her I don’t know where I would be,” Josalynn says.\n\nAngela’s generosity has allowed Josalynn to focus on her education in order to check off the list of many goals she has set for herself. After completing the CAMA program at <a title="San Joaquin Valley College " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/" target="_blank">SJVC </a>Josalynn plans to study phlebotomy and following that she hopes to become an x-ray technician.\n\nJosalynn’s enthusiasm for SJVC and improvement is nothing short of contagious.\n\nAlong with the constant support from her mother, encouragement from her father who lives out of state, and inspiration from her grandfather who supported the medical sciences Josalynn’s motivation to excel in everything she does stems from 5 words that she carries with her wherever she goes: Faith, hope, believe, dream, and love. She explains,\n\n“The only way to get anywhere is to BELIEVE you can do it; you’re never too old to have a new DREAM; it’s important to LOVE what you’re doing; you have to have HOPE to get there; and always have FAITH through it all!”', 'The Horse Whisperer', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12417-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:38:13', '2014-09-25 22:38:13', '', 12417, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12417-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12770, 4, '2014-09-25 15:38:13', '2014-09-25 22:38:13', '[caption id="attachment_1618" align="alignleft" width="179"]<img class=" wp-image-1618" style="border: 1px solid black; margin-left: 3px; margin-right: 3px;" title="Meghan Chinoski " alt="Meghan Chinoski " src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Meghan-Chinoski-RESIZED-224x300.jpg" width="179" height="240" /> Meghan knew quite early the career she wanted, after one of her son''s broke his femur.[/caption]\n\nWith a total of six children all under the age of six residing beneath one roof, bumps and bruises are bound to happen.<a title="Medical Assisting Program " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-assistant" target="_blank"> Clinical Administrative Medical Assisting</a> (CAMA) student Meghan Chinoski found this to be true when her 3 year old son broke his femur in the midst of harmless horseplay and had to be air lifted to the Children’s Hospital.\n\nMeghan’s future at SJVC was set in stone in Meghan’s mind from before day one.\n\n“I originally was going to move to Bakersfield but in the end we had to go to Antelope Valley instead. I was interested in the medical field,” Meghan reveals. “I saw they had an SJVC in <a title="SJVC Antelope Valley Campus" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/antelope-valley" target="_blank">Lancaster</a>, and I knew I wanted to go there.”\n\nHaving attended other secondary schools previously Meghan confesses that SJVC has no doubt been the perfect fit for her.\n\n“It’s been a really good experience, I’ve gone to community college before,” she says. “With SJVC it has been more personal with my relationships with teachers… Here the teachers know your name and you’re an individual.”\n\nOne day while Meghan was in her science class she received an unexpected phone call from her husband.\n\n“He sounded really shaken up,” Meghan says of her husband when he called to let her know about the accident. “He [their son] has older siblings and his sister jumped off the bed and landed on his leg and the way he was positioned is what broke it.”\n\nMeghan went through the initial panic that any mother would experience, but once she reflected on the situation she was able to apply what she had been trained to do in emergencies to this personal circumstance.\n\n“When I first left I was freaking out and it was very traumatic,” Meghan explains. “Then I thought about what it would be like in the same situation if I was working and that would be to remain calm no matter the severity of it.”\n\nFollowing her son’s visit to the Children’s Hospital Meghan continued to apply her training when her son’s dressings had to be fixed.\n\nWhile Meghan strongly debated on whether or not to take a break from school to care for her son she decided against it.\n\n“I thought about that [taking time off] and in the long run it’s just another bump in the road, but if you stop once, you’ll keep stopping along the way,” says Meghan.\n\nAlong with support from her “halo deserving” husband, the dedication of the faculty at<a title="San Joaquin Valley College" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/" target="_blank"> SJVC</a> Lancaster does not go unnoticed by Meghan.\n\n“I see the dedication the teachers have for the students, especially when they find different ways and tools to teach them, to help the students better understand,” she says.\n\nThe exemplary education provided by SJVC along with Meghan’s dedication guarantee that she will be ready to tackle any medical emergency both professionally and personally.\n\n&nbsp;', 'No More Monkeys Jumping on the Bed', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12416-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:38:13', '2014-09-25 22:38:13', '', 12416, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12416-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12771, 4, '2014-09-25 15:38:13', '2014-09-25 22:38:13', '<img class="alignleft  wp-image-1614" style="margin-left: 3px; margin-right: 3px; border: black 1px solid;" title="SJVC Student Cindy Burgara " alt="SJVC Student Cindy Burgara " src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Cindy-Burgara-RESIZED-225x300.jpg" width="180" height="240" /><a title="Emergency Services and Safety Management Program " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/emergency-services-and-safety-management" target="_blank">Emergency Services and Safety Management </a>(ESSM) student Cindy Burgara’s time at SJVC has exceeded all of her greatest expectations. Saving the life of a young child with the application of her training was a surreal moment of clarity that brought all of Cindy’s hard work full circle.\n\nCindy came to SJVC hoping to join the <a title="Criminal Justice Program " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/criminal-justice-corrections" target="_blank">Criminal Justice</a> Program, but because she was not old enough she enrolled into the Emergency Services and Safety Management program instead.\n\nAt first, she was not thrilled with how things were going, but as she looks back on her journey here at SJVC with only two months until graduation, she is able to see that it was the best outcome possible.\n\n“The [Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)] academy has opened the door to so many different opportunities,” Cindy says.\n\nThe EMT academy prepares students for a future career in responding to emergencies by working as an EMT in an ambulance, a firefighter, or a police officer.\n\nShe is excited for what she will accomplish following graduation. Her hope is to become a K9 Handler. Cindy recalls a time when she was younger and her brothers affiliation with drugs resulted in a K9 unit searching their home. Even at such a young age Cindy could recognize the dedication it took to train the dogs.\n\n“It’s amazing that a dog can figure that out,” she recalls thinking of how the dogs were able to locate certain substances within the house with such ease.\n\nHer training has also prepared her to take life saving measures when swift action becomes necessary, a reality Cindy became very familiar recently.\n\nWhile at a recent BBQ with friends Cindy saved a baby that was choking on a piece of fried chicken.\n\n“Everyone was laughing and having a good time and I looked over and she was turning purple and I was just in shock and I started doing what they taught me. I was scared and it just came naturally,” she says recalling the intensity of the experience.\n\nBecause of her EMT training Cindy knew exactly how to take control of the situation. She quickly placed the baby over her forearm and gave her five sturdy pats to the back which dislodged the chicken and allowed the baby to breathe again.\n\nThat situation, although terrifying, has motivated Cindy to pay more attention because what she is learning can be applicable on any regular day.\n\nWith her fair share of economic issues and family struggles Cindy knows what it takes to persevere through hardships. In January Cindy had to temporarily withdraw from the program due to personal circumstances. Rather than giving up on her education Cindy returned to <a title="San Joaquin Valley College " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/" target="_blank">SJVC </a>later on when things at home had improved.\n\nCindy is grateful for all of the support and advice from instructors like Ms. Cahill, a Criminal Justice and ESSM instructor in <a title="SJVC Bakersfield Campus " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/bakersfield" target="_blank">Bakersfield </a>. Her encouragement has taught her that she holds the key to her future.\n\n“They [the instructors] have always been on my side and telling me that if I don’t continue to work hard I will not be the person I want to be, no matter what happens,” Cindy says.\n\nCindy’s perseverance to overcome any challenge she faces is very admirable and it ensures that the future she is creating for herself will be full of success.', 'SJVC Student to the Rescue ', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12415-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:38:13', '2014-09-25 22:38:13', '', 12415, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12415-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12772, 4, '2014-09-25 15:38:13', '2014-09-25 22:38:13', '<img class="alignleft  wp-image-1595" style="margin-left: 3px; margin-right: 3px; border: black 1px solid;" title="Pharmacy Tech Student Shannon Cambpell " alt="Pharmacy Tech Student Shannon Cambpell " src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Shannon-Campbell-RESIZED-300x225.jpg" width="168" height="126" />After being abandoned by a majority of her family and taking on the role of a single, teenage mother Shannon Campbell was at a low point. Since enrolling in the <a title="SJVC Pharmacy Technology Program " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/pharmacy-technology" target="_blank">Pharmacy Technician </a>(PT) program at SJVC Shannon has developed an appreciation and respect for herself like never before.\n\nHaving her son Semajay at the young age of 18 brought on unfortunate turmoil within her family. With many relationships struggling Shannon was feeling defeated.\n\n“After I got pregnant everyone but my mom and sister - everyone gave up on me and that was really hard to get over,” Shannon expresses. “Being abandoned like that hurt, a lot.”\n\nHoping to escape from the depressed state she was in and to give her son a better life, she decided to look into SJVC’s <a title="SJVC Lancaster Campus " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/antelope-valley" target="_blank">Lancaster</a> campus after seeing countless commercials. Looking back she couldn’t be happier with that choice.\n\n“I love it, I don’t just like it!” she states.\n\nMuch of Shannon’s excitement for her future as a Pharmacy Technician stems from being able to provide for her son.\n\n“It sounded important and I wanted to feel important,” she recalls. “My son asked me ‘Mom, what do you do?’ and it felt so good that I could answer that question and say ‘Mommy’s a Pharmacy Technician’ - and for him to understand that mommy does something.”\n\nThroughout her time here Shannon has learned many things about herself, not least that she has every reason to be confident in herself and make no room for doubt.\n\nThis exuberance for her new found life and education is noticed and appreciated throughout campus,\n\n“Shannon is an outstanding student who is not only attentive but is so very helpful to others,” PT instructor Bunnie Cervantes shares. “She has overcome so many obstacles in her young life and I admire her enthusiasm as well as her willingness to learn and be a great example for her fellow students.”\n\nWhile Shannon looks forward to owning her very own home and giving her son space to be a kid, she always focuses on keeping a healthy attitude.\n\nFrom the personalized instruction to the one-on-one assistance that is available here at SJVC, Shannon is truly grateful for every member of her “Pharmacy Family”, as she likes to call them.\n\n“I really feel like SJVC changed my life,” Shannon says. “I’m changing as a person. I’m getting skills not just for my career, but for my life.”', 'A Wonderful New Lease on Life ', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12413-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:38:13', '2014-09-25 22:38:13', '', 12413, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12413-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12773, 4, '2014-09-25 15:38:13', '2014-09-25 22:38:13', '[caption id="attachment_1550" align="alignleft" width="180"]<img class=" wp-image-1550" style="margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 2px; border: black 1px solid;" title="Monica Ibarra" alt="Monica Ibarra " src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Monica-Ibarra-RESIZED-225x300.jpg" width="180" height="240" /> Luck would have it that when a boy began to drown it was Monica, mere days since finishing her CPR course, who was there to save him.[/caption]\n\nSaving the life of a young child was not on the schedule for Monica Ibarra on the sunny afternoon of June 17th, but it managed to hastily pencil itself in.\n\nJust 3 days after receiving her certification in CPR and First Aid, Monica saved a young boy’s life.\n\nMonica was at a favorite (but secluded) swimming area when a large family with many young children arrived. Despite Monica’s warnings about the water getting suddenly deeper and advising them to keep a close eye on their children, one of the boys slipped on a rock and began to drown.\n\nWhile other onlookers called 911 Monica went into action utilizing all of her CPR skills.\n\n“‘I know CPR’ that’s what I told her [the boy’s mother],” said Monica.\n\n“I asked her permission to perform CPR on him and she said, ‘yes’. I tried to keep her calm while I checked his pulse. I could tell he wasn’t breathing normally, and his pulse was faint so I began CPR, and I kept doing it for 30 minutes to almost an hour,” Monica explains.\n\n“I didn’t get tired though; I was just focused on getting him to breathe.”\n\nAs Monica continued to perform CPR the young boy threw up the water and began to breathe again.\n\nBeing a mother herself, Monica was honored to be able to do what she could to help this woman’s son.\n\n“My reward was that the mom still had her little boy there because of my training and paying attention in class- it all paid off! In the end he was okay and responding,” she says.\n\nThis situation put Monica’s long term goal of being an EMT into perspective. She is anxious to learn more from the instructors at SJVC <a title="San Joaquin Valley College Hanford Campus " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/hanford" target="_blank">Hanford</a> in the next few months before she graduates.\n\n“They are very personal with you, and you don’t feel intimidated,” Monica says about the instructors at <a title="San Joaquin Valley College " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/" target="_blank">SJVC</a>. “They always have an answer for your questions. I love that about SJVC.”\n\nWith this experience under her belt, Monica is looking forward to a future full of helping people in whatever way she can.\n\n“That was something big, and I’ve just been looking forward to learning more and more and more,” she says enthusiastically. “With everything that has come from that experience, I just want to learn more.”', 'SJVC student saves a young boy''s life ', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12411-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:38:13', '2014-09-25 22:38:13', '', 12411, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12411-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12774, 4, '2014-09-25 15:38:13', '2014-09-25 22:38:13', '[caption id="attachment_1538" align="alignleft" width="180"]<img class=" wp-image-1538" style="margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 1px; border: black 1px solid;" title="Shirlene Williams " alt="Shirlene Williams " src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Shirlene-Williams-RESIZED-225x300.jpg" width="180" height="240" /> While other retirees may be slowing down, Shirlene is more productive than ever.[/caption]\n\nShirlene Williams is defying all social boundaries. While many of her fellow senior citizen peers were turning their focus to retirement, Shirlene choose to return to school.\n\nAfter 28 years of working for the Department of Justice, Shirlene decided to pursue her interest in <a title="SJVC Program for Pharmacy Technologist " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/pharmacy-technology" target="_blank">Pharmacy Technology</a> (PT). She found her way to SJVC through an ad in the Penny Saver. When she walked in she felt that there was something unique about the atmosphere.\n\n“Hey I like this!” she recalls saying to herself.\n\nShirlene believes people should do more once reaching a retirement age rather than slow down, and she is determined to do just that!\n\nAlthough she never planned on going back to school this late in life, Shirlene is confident in her decision. It is noticeable in her voice that she truly feels that this is a terrific decision.\n\n“I hadn’t really planned on it [going back to school],” Shirlene says, “It was just something that came upon me. I was sitting down one day and my mind was working on something; I needed something to do!”\n\nAs Shirlene prepares for her first set of finals, she is confident in her future here at SJVC <a title="SJVC Lancaster" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/antelope-valley/" target="_blank">Lancaster</a>. Although she is an independent learner, she is comforted (and taken aback!) by the assistance that is always available.\n\n“Everyone is so friendly. When I walk in the door and they greet me instantly with a “Hi!” It takes me aback because people at other places aren’t like that. The staff is people you want to help you,” says Shirlene.\n\nShirlene hopes her decision to go back to school will encourage others to go against the norm of society and do something different that will benefit both themselves and others in the community.\n\n“Listen to yourself, listen to your heart, do what you want to do. You’re going to school for yourself and to make things better for the community and the people,” Shirlene advises.\n\nShirlene ‘s confidence is an inspiration to all people contemplating the choice of returning to school, no matter what their age.', 'It''s Never Too Late ', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12409-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:38:13', '2014-09-25 22:38:13', '', 12409, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12409-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12775, 4, '2014-09-25 15:38:13', '2014-09-25 22:38:13', '<img class="alignleft  wp-image-1493" title="Administrative Health Care Management Student Suzy Alva" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Suzy-Alva-RESIZED1-225x300.jpg" alt="Administrative Health Care Management Student Suzy Alva" width="180" height="240" />“Just put your feet up to the edge, put your face in the wind and when you fall back down, keep remembering… Every storm runs out of rain." –Gary Allen, Country Singer/Songwriter\n\nGrowing up in El Paso, Texas Suzana Alva is a dedicated fan of country music. Life has presented Suzana with various challenges. Her fortitude has remained strong in the difficult times with her constant determination and encouragement from her favorite true blue lyrics. “Every Storm” by Gary Allen is her current favorite,\n\n“It really motivates me… I can really relate to it,” says Suzana about the country hit.\n\nResiding in Lancaster and working part time as an accounting clerk Suzy was anxious to begin her journey towards her longstanding dream,\n\n“I wanted to study Kinesiology. Because I had 6 surgeries on my knee in high school; I feel that PT is important. It’s not only a physical thing, but a mental and emotional thing as well."\n\nAs she began to develop a plan to achieve her long term goal of studying Kinesiology at Cal State Northridge, Suzy found her way to <a title="Courses at San Joaquin Valley College" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/" target="_blank">SJVC</a>. Deciding to “start somewhere” Suzy enrolled in the Administrative Healthcare Management (AHCM) Program at <a title="SJVC Lancaster" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/antelope-valley/" target="_blank">SJVC Lancaster</a> in December of 2012\n\nJust as Suzy enrolled she received heart breaking news from home. Her sister had been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Without a second thought Suzy put her dream on hold, packed her bags, and made the journey back to El Paso to help her parents care for her sister. Sadly, Suzy’s sister passed away in March 2013. Following the passing of her sister Suzy says,\n\n“I took a month off, but then I told myself, ‘life has to continue and I need to pursue my education’."\n\nA time where most people would be discouraged, Suzy persevered. Suzy resumed her education with more determination and diligence than ever. Suzy’s advisor Crystal Monlina has nothing but sweet praises to sing of her,\n\n“Susana is the type of person who when they are up against a struggle, she meets it squarely face to face. Everyday has been hard for her since her sister’s death, but she still keeps going.”\n\nAll of Suzy’s hard work through this trying time has molded her into the hard worker she is today. This new perspective has given Suzy an assurance of her future. She says,\n\n“In my heart I know this is what I was brought here on Earth to do; help people with these problems- not only mentally but physically."', 'Pursuit of destiny in the wake of a tragedy ', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12402-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:38:13', '2014-09-25 22:38:13', '', 12402, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12402-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12776, 4, '2014-09-25 15:38:13', '2014-09-25 22:38:13', '<img class=" wp-image-1405 alignleft" style="margin-left: 3px; margin-right: 3px; border: black 1px solid;" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Christian-Phipps-RESIZED.jpg" alt="Christian Phipps RESIZED" width="210" height="203" />Gulf War veteran, Christian Phipps, knows something about pain and loss. Repeated injuries to his back – including a T-bone collision with a car that ran a stop sign – along with many surgeries to various damaged vertebrae, have put him on the sideline of careers and life while he struggled to find his way back. He had high hopes in May, 2010 that the<a title="SJVC Bakersfield Campus " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/bakersfield" target="_blank"> Bakersfield </a>Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting program would help him get there.\n\nBut after just 10-months as a <a title="Medical Assistant " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical_assistant" target="_blank">CAMA</a> student, the stresses of his classes, reoccurring PTSD and back problems caused him to withdraw from the program and, for a time, become a full-time patient. Christian knew right away that although leaving school was necessary, it wasn’t the right move. “After a few months I humbled myself to the faculty and asked to be re-admitted,” says Christian. “I wanted to complete what I started and did everything they asked to show this time would be different.” His application was finally approved and his ‘start date’ was January 27th.\n\nOn January 26th Christian was assaulted, while riding his bike, and knocked unconscious. After a long night in the Emergency Room, he showed up for the first day of his afternoon program. “I told myself that as long as I’m here, can breathe and walk, and there are no visible signs of blood, nothing will keep me from obtaining my goal,” says Christian. “I had to work to get to get the OK to come back to school, and I appreciated this second chance.”\n\nChristian has focused his determination and commitment to another area important to him, as well. As an Army veteran, Christian is very aware of other veterans who are struggling to resume civilian life, find out about educational opportunities and settle in to a career. Christian wants to start a veteran’s resource service that will help those who are interested in continuing their education, and he is exploring starting such a Veteran’s Student Body Club on campus. “I’d like to reach out into the community to let vets know about what is available to them, such as the Veteran’s Rehabilitation Assistance Program (VRAP),” he says, which can provide education financial assistance for up to 12-months. Talks are underway with <a title="SJVC " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/" target="_blank">SJVC</a> representatives.\n\nChristian sees his career future linked to the Veteran’s Healthcare Administration and a timeline that supports his vision. “With troops returning from Afghanistan in 2015 there will be a need for more professionals at every level to provide medical care and administrative support,” says Christian. He wants to help other veterans in any way he can. “Whatever department needs the most help is the direction I will go in,” he says. “It’s almost like I want to serve again,” says Christian. “By serving them, I am serving my country again.”\n\nThe life lesson isn’t missed on Christian’s 13-year old daughter, Kieran. “She is ‘Daddy’s Girl’ and the love of my life,” says Christian. “And, I know she is extremely happy for me.”\n\nLooking back on all they have had to endure to get to this point, Christian sees only the bright side. “What a great story this will be at my graduation.”', 'Veteran Fights to Finish what He Started ', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12393-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:38:13', '2014-09-25 22:38:13', '', 12393, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12393-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12777, 4, '2014-09-25 15:38:28', '2014-09-25 22:38:28', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/WP_000207-1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1121" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/WP_000207-1-290x290.jpg" alt="WP_000207-1" width="290" height="290" /></a>“Sitting is not one of my best qualities; I like to keep moving at all times,” says Tiffany Sherrill. That explains a lot. It explains how Tiffany has managed to get her Certified Nursing Assistant training (2008), survive a head-on car crash (2009), stay afloat after a divorce that left her the sole supporter of her seven children (2009) and still enroll in <a title="SJVC Medical Assistant program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-assistant/" target="_blank">SJVC’s Clinical Medical Assisting program</a> in which she consistently made the Dean’s List and earned Perfect Attendance at the Hanford campus.\n\nTiffany’s now nine children, ranging in age from 3-months to 11-years old, see her energy and focus in action every day. “I tell them, if I can do it, they can do it,” she says. “I don’t allow my kids to miss anything they don’t have to. I make it to school every day so they can too.” Her fiancé, Armando, is also a big help. “He works days and kept the kids at night, while I was at school,” says Tiffany, who just completed her program’s externship. Their son, Kaleo, was born toward the end of her program. Tiffany’s mom, Vicky, was there for her every step of the way, as well.\n\nBut Tiffany’s story goes much deeper. Her love of the medical field and her need to care for others can be traced to her grandparents, whom she would visit summers in Oklahoma, while she was in elementary school. Tiffany’s grandmother, Ruth, spent 30-years working in a nursing home, caring for the elderly, and Tiffany grew up helping to feed and cheer those in her grandmother’s care. “She taught me that it doesn’t matter what life brings, you just have to rise to the occasion,” says Tiffany, who took that message to heart.\n\nTiffany’s grandfather, Charles, was another source of inspiration. When she was 7 or 8 years old she helped him deliver a foal that was trapped within the mare’s placenta. “I tore him out of the bag and saved his life,” she says. “And, I promised my grandfather right then that I would make a life out of saving the lives of others.”\n\nShe is well on her way. When Tiffany graduates this April, she is already planning her next move up the medical career ladder by focusing on pre-requisites needed to enroll in an RN program. “I love drawing blood and working directly with patients,” she says. “What I write down in their charts is what the doctor needs to begin to treat them.”\n\nWherever she puts her considerable skill and determination, she will make certain that her children benefit along the way. Not only will they have a more comfortable life in the home Tiffany hopes to buy one day, but they will benefit from being close to the force of nature and source of wisdom that comes directly to them from their mother, their inspiration. She tells them, “Remember, if you reach for the stars, you’ll never accept anything less.”', 'Nine Children Motivate Student Toward Better Life', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12369-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:38:28', '2014-09-25 22:38:28', '', 12369, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12369-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12778, 4, '2014-09-25 15:38:28', '2014-09-25 22:38:28', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Angie-Gonzalez.png"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1091" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Angie-Gonzalez-290x290.png" alt="Angie Gonzalez" width="290" height="290" /></a>Angie Gonzales’s 30<sup>th</sup> birthday was about to hit and she wasn’t happy about it.\n\n“I was sitting around at home after work every day, wanting to do something more with my life, but I didn’t have the education,” says Angie. “I felt like I was watching my life go by.”\n\nMany people might sit quietly in their discontent, or wail at the walls, but not Angie. Birthday or not, she thought, “I’m still young.” And, she set out to make a big change. She enrolled in the <a title="Pharmacy Technology" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/pharmacy-technology/">Pharmacy Technology</a> program at the <a title="SJVC Bakersfield" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/">Bakersfield campus</a>.\n\nShe loves the small class sizes and credits the extra focus given by teachers and close-knit student friendships with getting her through the tough spots. Things got off to a good start with her first instructor, Wendy Kolb, who made sure Angie knew she would always be in her corner. “She was always there for me with math, encouragement, anything I needed – even a reference when I graduate,” says Angie. “All the support I’ve received from teachers and students is probably why I’m still here. All my teachers make sure I understand the material.”\n\nThere’s another very big reason for Angie’s commitment to her education and the better life it will provide. Angie’s 8-year old daughter, Aleyna, is always on her mind. “I want to make sure she is happy and that I can provide for her,” says Angie. “I also want to be a role-model for her so that she knows she can go to college and graduate, too.” Angie is the first among her 5-siblings to go to college and she wants her effort to make a positive impression on Aleyna.\n\nStill, the road isn’t easy. Angie works full-time for a cardiologist from 8:00-5:00 every day and goes to class from 5:30-10:15, Monday-Thursday. She knows she wouldn’t be able to hold that kind of schedule without the help of her parents, who provide a home for her and Aleyna. “Without guidance, encouragement and support from my parents, I would not have accomplished what I have today,” says Angie. “They take good care of my daughter and I can’t thank them enough.”\n\nLeaving every day, all day isn’t easy. “Aleyna asks me to stop going to school and please stay home,” says Angie. “But, I tell her that I’m doing this for us, for a better future.” They are almost there.\n\n"It was a great experience overall, and I’m glad to have taken that step to continue my education and improve my life", says Angie.', 'A Birthday Wake-up Call', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12365-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:38:28', '2014-09-25 22:38:28', '', 12365, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12365-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(12779, 4, '2014-09-25 15:38:28', '2014-09-25 22:38:28', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Barbara-Sousa.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1068" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Barbara-Sousa-290x290.jpg" alt="Barbara Sousa" width="290" height="290" /></a>Two things threatened Barbara Sousa’s dream to enroll at <a title="SJVC" href="http://sjvc.edu">SJVC</a> in Hanford: she didn’t have a ‘green card’ and she had only begun to learn English four years earlier as a high school sophomore. And, without a Permanent Resident card, Barbara would not qualify for Financial Aid or student loans. She was crushed – but not deterred.\n\nBarbara Sousa and her parents, Joao and Albertina, came to the U.S. from Portugal in 2007 with the hope of a better life. Her dad began work at a local dairy and Barbara was thrust into a school with classmates and a language she didn’t know. She cried every day and begged her parents to take her back to the familiarity of her home country.  “They just kept telling me that my tears would be worth it,” says Barbara. As she began to learn English, make new friends and earn good grades in school, she started to believe them.\n\nEncouraged by her success in high school, Barbara wanted to go to the next level. “I analyzed my options and realized that I wanted something fast, where I could get in, get out and get ahead,” she says. She found the school of her dreams to be SJVC. However, during the enrollment process she found that, without a Permanent Resident card or I.D. she could not become a student. Heartbroken, she stepped back to plan a new course of action.\n\nArmed with renewed determination and the immigration process in full motion, Barbara was accepted into the Administrative Health Care Management program. Over the course of her AHCM program she excelled academically, earning a 4.0 GPA, Perfect Attendance and Dean’s List awards and was a National Technical Honor Society member. She also earned her Permanent Resident status from the INS.\n\nBut all of this success did not come easily to Barbara. Without Financial Aid, the financial burden on her and her family was considerable. Barbara worked as a house and office cleaner, babysitter, helper on the dairy and was one of Santa’s elves during the Christmas holiday to contribute everything she could to what her parents paid each month. “There are really no words to describe how much I appreciate them and what they’ve done for me,” says Barbara.\n\nBarbara’s parents are her motivation to push herself to succeed. “I saw how hard it is for my parents to get what they have,” she says. Her parents, with only an elementary school education, knew that their daughter’s future depended on her education. Barbara is the first to graduate high school and earn a college degree in her immediate family.\n\nNot surprisingly, Barbara was asked to speak at her graduation ceremony last October. Her voice was an inspiration when she said, “Things can get tough to the point that you feel like giving up. But always remember, when one door closes, two more will open.”\n\n“I believe that God has a plan for all of us,” says Barbara. “And, I’m taking advantage of everything He has given me.”', 'Student Pushes Through Without Financial Aid', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12361-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:38:28', '2014-09-25 22:38:28', '', 12361, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12361-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12780, 4, '2014-09-25 15:38:28', '2014-09-25 22:38:28', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Maria-Moreno.jpg"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-1063" title="Maria Moreno" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Maria-Moreno-290x290.jpg" alt="" width="261" height="261" /></a>At the completion of her first <a title="Medical Office" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-office/">Administrative Health Care Management</a> program module Maria Moreno was strongly considering dropping out. She had failed her mid-term and barely passed her final with a “D”. She hadn’t been a student since graduating from high school 13-years earlier, and the accelerated program and high expectations of her instructor were proving to be just too much.\n\n“I was nervous, overwhelmed and stressed,” says Maria, whose Terminology Part II class left her bewildered. “I had no idea what I was doing and the words were like a different language to me.”\n\nHer lack of academic success forced her to take a hard look at her decision to return to school after such a long absence. She dug in. “I can’t quit like this,” she thought. “This is my future, my career, and I’m not going to let this scare me away.” Instead, she looked at how she could better balance her life as a wife, mother and student. Something was going to have to change, and she needed help from her husband, Felipe, and her six boys, ranging in age from 1-14 years old, to make it work.\n\nFelipe had encouraged Maria to go to college and jumped in to take care of the house and kids – even cooking, while balancing his own business. But their older boys weren’t so sure. “Aren’t you too old for that?” they asked. That did it. Maria was determined to show her children the importance of sacrifice and of finishing what you start. “I want to be an example for my kids,” says Maria. “I want them to say, ‘If my mom can do it, I can do it.’”  No excuses.\n\nMaria gives it everything she’s got. She usually only has an hour of family time each night, then she hits the books until around 2:00 am. Weekends are spent using flash cards and study guides to make sure she is getting all of the material down. She went from a 1.8 GPA to earning As in all her classes.\n\nHer kids are quietly taking notice and have gone from their own feelings of low self-confidence to dreams of a better life they might create. “They are all saying, ‘I want to be this, or do that’”, she says. “One wants to get a Business degree to open his own pawn shop, one wants to work for the FBI, and another wants to be a CHP,” says Maria. Suddenly anything is possible.\n\nMaria isn’t through dreaming either. After she completes the AHCM certificate program, she will go directly into the degree-granting program. She has hopes of starting her own medical billing and coding business one day. No one doubts she will do it.', 'Overwhelmed Student Decides To Stick It Out', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12360-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:38:28', '2014-09-25 22:38:28', '', 12360, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12360-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12781, 4, '2014-09-25 15:38:28', '2014-09-25 22:38:28', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Heather-Zelenka.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-904" title="Heather Zelenka" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Heather-Zelenka-290x290.jpg" alt="" width="290" height="290" /></a>At 8-months old Heather Zelenka contracted spinal meningitis, at 10-years old she was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes, and at age 12 she began to have petit mal seizures that caused her to lose consciousness for 2-15 minutes a half-dozen times a week. At age 21, while pregnant with her second child, they escalated into grand mal seizures. She was rarely able to be left alone, made a lot of confusing trips by ambulance to Emergency Rooms and, when she was old enough to drive, spent many years restricted from doing so.\n\nAs a young adult Heather wasn’t able to work, as employer risk for an on-site accident due to a seizure was too great. She took medications for both her seizures and diabetes that helped, but did not stop the constant medical interruptions in her life.\n\nFinally in 2009, at the age of 28, she underwent delicate brain surgery at Stanford University Medical Center that changed her life. Scar tissue was removed from the right side of her brain, and she has since had no reoccurrence of seizures. She began to think about a future free from the jarring Jack-in-the-box of frequent blackouts. Heather saw the key to her future in education.\n\nHeather enrolled in the <a title="SJVC Hanford" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/hanford/">Hanford</a> campus’s <a title="Medical Office" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-office/">Administrative Health Care Management </a>program in July, 2012. Recently divorced, just starting to trust the possibility of living seizure-free and focusing on raising her two children, Adrianna and Gabriel, alone, Heather took a leap of faith in herself.\n\n“I wanted to send a message to my kids that I didn’t give up and that even if there are downfalls, if you work hard and focus on the positives you will find a way,” she says.\n\nIt is still not an easy road for Heather. She must wear an insulin pump at all times, carefully monitor her sugar and carbohydrate intake and test her blood sugar levels several times a day. Her doctors warn her that her seizures could return, especially if she has a lot of stress in her life. And, going back to school is pretty universally stressful.\n\n“My biggest problem is stressing about tests,” says Heather. “That can cause my blood sugar to drop, so I always have to carry something to eat, just in case.”\n\nGraduation is just about a month away and Heather can finally see her way to the finish line. Her mantra this past year has been “Just let me finish”, she says. And, now she is surprised it has come so quickly. Her next goal is to work in a medical billing office and enjoy the simple pleasures of independence that continued good health provides.', 'Physical Disabilities Are No Match For Student’s Determination', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12355-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:38:28', '2014-09-25 22:38:28', '', 12355, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12355-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12782, 4, '2014-09-25 15:38:52', '2014-09-25 22:38:52', 'Javier Hernandez-O<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Javier-Hernandez.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-622" title="Javier Hernandez" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Javier-Hernandez-290x290.jpg" alt="" width="290" height="290" /></a>liveros does not talk about himself or his accomplishments very easily. At 19-years old and only out of high school for a year, you’d think he would be all about hanging with friends and the next good time. You’d be wrong. But you wouldn’t hear it from him.\n\nJavier doesn’t make a big deal out of what he has had to do to complete 14-months of a pretty intensive <a title="Emergency Services &amp; Safety Management" href="http://sjvc.edu/emergency-services-and-safety-management/">Emergency Services and Safety Management program </a>at the <a title="SJVC Bakersfield" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/">Bakersfield campus</a>. However the facts tell a different story of his weeks and months building toward graduation.\n\nClasses were Monday-Thursday, noon until 5:00 pm. Javier worked 20-hrs each week for a prevention-loss company, Fri-Sun. and volunteered as a mentor for the Kern Co. Probation Department’s Crossroads facility for juveniles Mon. and Wed. nights.  He also volunteered for crowd control and security for the Veteran’s Day Parade, Christmas Parade, Mercy Hospital’s water contamination exercises and was Coordinator for Volunteer Services for the County’s Partners of Education program. There’s more.\n\nJavier assists the wrestling coaches at Mira Monte High School and uses his old high school gym to work out 8-10 hours each week.\n\n“I’m kind of different from my friends who want to go to college and have a good time,” says Javier. He is all about focus, determination and eventual success.\n\nJavier loved the physicality and action of the ESSM program. “I especially enjoyed the firearms training, defensive tactics and physical training classes,” he says.\n\nHe had to drive 7-miles from his home to the campus every time he needed to use a computer for his class assignments…which was a lot. His family has encouraged him all along the way.\n\n“My mom says, ‘You didn’t come this far to stop,’” he says. His four younger brothers and little sister were watching him closely. “Now my 12-year old brother, Eliazar, wants to be a SWAT member,” he says. “I think he’ll make it.”\n\nAlthough Javier is trying to get a position with Juvenile Corrections, his sights are set even higher. His long-term goal is to get his BA degree and become a Probation Officer. There is no doubt he will get there. “If you do what you’re supposed to do, it’s pretty simple,” he says.', 'Bakersfield Student Works Hard Towards ESSM Program Graduation', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12341-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:38:52', '2014-09-25 22:38:52', '', 12341, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12341-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12783, 4, '2014-09-25 15:38:52', '2014-09-25 22:38:52', 'At 36, Aaron<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Aaron-Zwetsloot.jpg"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-666" title="Aaron Zwetsloot" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Aaron-Zwetsloot-290x290.jpg" alt="" width="283" height="298" /></a> Zwetsloot might have thought that college and a degree were missed opportunities that would seal his future and limit his career opportunities. No one was more surprised than he when he found himself sitting in class and out in the <a title="SJVC Aviation" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-campus/">Aviation campus’ </a>hangar realizing a new vision for himself.\n\nHis Volkswagen repair business in Oregon was losing ground as the economy tightened, and he knew he had to make a big change to provide for his wife, Jill, and their two sons, 9-year old Parker and 4-year old Dublin.\n\nA move to <a title="SJVC Fresno" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/fresno/">Fresno</a> found them all scrambling a little to re-stabilize. “I’m a small town guy used to going in to apply for a job, resume in hand,” says Aaron. “Now everything is online and I felt a little overwhelmed.”\n\nCollege wasn’t his first thought. Aaron went to work right out of high school. “I really wasn’t interested in anything and didn’t want to waste my time or money,” he says. Now he is at a time and place in his life when he can really focus.\n\n“I get up at 5:00 o’clock (classes start at 7:00 am) to get prepared,” says Aaron. “If I’m going to do this, I have to make it worthwhile.”\n\nIt’s working. Aaron was just named <em>Student of the Aero</em>, a distinction given to those students who go beyond class participation, grades, performance and behavior expectations.\n\n“I never really liked classes like English when I was in high school,” he says. “But, my (Aviation program) English teacher, Jody Mills, is fantastic, “so I’m getting more out of it now.”\n\nHe loves that the Aviation campus is at the Fresno airport and can watch the industry action up close. Many in his family are either pilots or airplane hobbyists, so there is lots of support for his new career direction. His wife, Jill, works full time to help make Aaron’s education possible and even his young boys try to share his excitement. “My son, Dublin, will ask, ‘Dad, how was school today?’”\n\nAaron graduates in about six months and sees a bright future for his family. “It’s a new beginning for us and I see this as something I can do for the rest of my life,” he says.', 'Smooth Flying for Fresno Aviation Student', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12348-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:38:52', '2014-09-25 22:38:52', '', 12348, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12348-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12784, 4, '2014-09-25 15:38:53', '2014-09-25 22:38:53', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Manuel-Sanchez-2.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-739" title="Manuel Sanchez (2)" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Manuel-Sanchez-2-213x290.jpg" alt="" width="213" height="290" /></a>Manual Sanchez, a <a title="Business Administration" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/business-administration/">Business Administration</a> student at <a href="http://www.sjvc.edu/" target="_blank">SJVC’sBakersfield</a> campus, is someone whose life is one of trials and rough patches; however he does not look at his past in a negative way. He views himself as a dedicated student who is aiming towards a successful future. </span>\n\n“For people who have very bad backgrounds, no matter if it’s felonies or misdemeanors, just try to overcome it, try to leave that behind, to try just keep moving forward and better yourself – and education is one way to do that.”\n\nSanchez knew that in order to be successful he needed to further his education. His first step was looking for the college that was perfect for him. His little brother found a SJVC brochure and after doing some research he took the next step and filled out an application. Within the next three days he was signing papers and enrolled for classes.\n\nThe first day was a blur for Sanchez but everyone he talked to greeted him kindly and made his first day a positive experience. The positive experience he gains at school keeps him motivated to keep going on even days that he feels burnt out.\n\nIn addition to the positive environment, his little brothers keep him motivated.\n\n“I had a bad childhood - a very bad background.What motivates me is just trying to be a role model for my little brothers, my little cousins and society, so they can see that people can change.”\n\nSanchez was quick to say that <a href="http://www.sjvc.edu/" target="_blank">SJVC</a> is changing his life “not just a little but a lot”. He is not only gaining an education but also friends that encourage him along the way. Those friends are what he is going to miss the most when he graduates.\n\nWhen Sanchez graduates his plan is to further his education, and get a bachelor’s and master’s degree in accounting. In the next ten years he hopes to open his own accounting firm for large businesses. He is quite sure that his love for numbers that will make his job fun.\n\n“If you want to succeed,” say Sanchez, “just don’t be afraid to make that step into the future.Because it’s [the future’s] always going to come – no matter how life is, how sucky it is (pardon my language) it’s always going to keep on going –you just have to deal with it and not be afraid of anybody around or anything.”', 'Positive Step Forward', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12309-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:38:53', '2014-09-25 22:38:53', '', 12309, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12309-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12785, 4, '2014-09-25 15:38:53', '2014-09-25 22:38:53', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Scott-Margetta-pic.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-743" title="Scott Margetta pic" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Scott-Margetta-pic-290x290.jpg" alt="" width="290" height="290" /></a>Scott Margetta has always had a passion for flying things. Luckily his passion is now in the making to become his profession. From flying model airplanes when he was a child to being in the air traffic control in the military as a young adult, he has always been involved in flying and the mechanics of planes. Now he is working his way through the aviation program at <a href="http://www.sjvc.edu/" target="_blank">San Joaquin Valley College</a>, in order to continue making a living off of his love for being surrounded by planes and helicopters.\n\nThroughout the years, he has come to the conclusion an aviation maintenance school was the direction in which he wanted to go. With a simple Google search, he discovered that SJVC was a perfect fit and extremely convenient with its nearby location.\n\nMargetta is at the half-way mark in receiving his degree and could not be more excited with the way his schooling is going. He is a kinesthetic learner so the hands-on experiences are perfect for him and anyone who wants to go into mechanics.\n\nThe <a title="Aviation Maintenance Technology" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-maintenance-technology/">aviation program</a> is fast paced which means from day one the students are working at a quick speed, constantly improving their knowledge and quickly nearing their graduation day. The quick pace is what Margetta loves about the program and the main reason he picked SJVC.\n\nBecause he started working on airplanes rather than flying them, he has realized quite a few things. First, while gaining more knowledge, he learned that flying planes is such an expensive hobby. Therefore working on them is the next best thing. He has also learned why planes last so long and that is due to his future job. The precise technical mechanics make his job so important. His job is what keeps the airplanes in the air and the people on-board safe.\n\nThe knowledge he is receiving from the program is helping him grow as a mechanic, however the fascination for model airplanes as a child has also helped him greatly in the program. During classes Margetta was able to bring in model airplanes and describe what the instructor was saying to his classmates by showing them on the toy planes.It gave an accurate visual for the class to see because toy and real airplanes have the same flight dynamics and characteristics.\n\nHe never wants to stop learning. After <a href="http://www.sjvc.edu/" target="_blank">SJVC</a>, he hopes to continue to learn more about planes as well as helicopters. Whether it is toy or real planes, flying or mechanics, Margetta will always have a love for anything that can fly.', 'From Toy to Real Planes', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12310-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:38:53', '2014-09-25 22:38:53', '', 12310, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12310-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12786, 4, '2014-09-25 15:38:53', '2014-09-25 22:38:53', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/026.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-108" title="026" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/026-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a>Sara Custer, a <a title="SJVC Bakersfield" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/">SJVC Bakersfield </a>student, has recently won a $3,000 scholarship and <a title="SJVC" href="http://www.sjvc.edu">SJVC </a>sponsored trip to attend the CAPPS awards ceremony in San Diego on October 14th. The scholarship was for students enrolled in an Allied Health program at a CAPPS Member school and required nomination. Sara was nominated by Kelly and Rudy Solano.\n\nRudy put together the following:\n\nWhen I first received an email from Mrs. Walters, our campus director, stating that Sara Custer had received the CAPPS Sue Fleming Memorial Scholarship, I felt very excited for our student. Not only did I feel happy for her because she had won the scholarship, but the fact that it is an award that we had to recommend a student for made it more special. She had won, and this meant that we made the right choice in throwing her name into the mix. When I first met with Sara, I could see that she is an eager young woman very much dedicated to her studies and her career. Combine this with the fact that she is one of the top students in her class, and I knew she is destined for success. Sara, I want to congratulate you, and also ask you not to stop applying for scholarships, as I’m sure you have what it takes to win more. Congrats Sara!', 'Student Wins $3000 Scholarship!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12278-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:38:53', '2014-09-25 22:38:53', '', 12278, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12278-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12787, 4, '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', '<img class="alignleft wp-image-3064 size-medium" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Fresno-Aircraft-Maintenance-instructor-Don-Dutra-300x184.jpg" alt="Fresno Aircraft Maintenance-instructor Don Dutra" width="300" height="184" />As an instructor for Fresno’s <a title="Click to learn more about SJVC''s Aviation Maintenance Technology program." href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-maintenance-technology">Aviation Maintenance Technology</a> (AMT) program, Don Dutra has seen every type of student join his Powerplant class. Those eager faces fresh out of high school, career-change seekers, and close-to-retirement adventurers who are finally fulfilling a dream, stare back at him.\n\n"We get some students with zero experience and those who have been in the job market for awhile," says Mr. Dutra.\n\nNo matter what their work background or experience level, the AMT program will have a positive impact. "Even when a student has not really decided that this is the right course for them, it is important that they keep working toward completion; not giving up," says Dutra. "Maybe for the first time, they learned to finish what they started and to become good at something."\n\nWhat seems to be an obstacle to their success, if overcome, "helps graduates to become good employees – no matter what the field – and good civilians," as Dutra calls it. "Many happy parents and spouses are grateful they finished and look forward to the next chapter."\n\nAnd, then there is the ''natural,'' that person who was born to fly…or keep things flying.\n\n"That student is motivated by being around aircraft; seeing all the different aspects of aviation," says Dutra, whose program is located at Fresno-Yosemite National airport where students can look out on the runway and see aircraft take off and land daily.\n\n"They don’t get bored seeing that, and they know that one day they''re going to be turning wrenches on similar aircraft," Don says.\n\nMr. Dutra’s Powerplant class provides instruction in all facets of aircraft engines. Students are up to their shoulders in huge engines of all imaginable aircraft in the campus'' expansive hangar.\n\nDon describes his teaching style as more ''coaching'' than professorial. "I like to let my students learn from their own mistakes and then briefly explain what went right and what went wrong," he says. "A belly flop makes a better point and they retain the information long-term."\n\nDon Dutra spent some of his 23-years as a Navy jet mechanic teaching ''mechanics school'' to Navy and Marine recruits. After separation from the military he decided to get the formal education necessary to continue a career as an educator.\n\nHe earned his A.S. and B.A. degrees while going to school at night and working full-time for SJVC. He took the FAA exam to get his Inspector Authorization license. Don''s experience allowed him to bypass additional training for the test. He passed on his first try.\n\n"Airframe and Powerplant certified mechanics with an IA endorsement is about the highest honor mechanics can achieve in their career," says Jason Alves, Academic Dean.\n\nDuring these years of balancing work, school, homework and home-life with his wife, Mary, Don lived the spread-thin life many of his students experience today. He can tell them first-hand that the end result is worth it.\n\n"I am the very first person in my family to ever earn a college degree," he says having grown up in Fresno in a family of eleven. But, he had good role models. "My mom worked hard her whole life, and my dad was a junk man who spent his life buying and selling cars, which is where I got my interest in engines."\n\nDon wants to make sure that his students get every bit of life and career experience he has to give them.\n\n"I want our students to walk away with something that serves them in long-term employment and, hopefully, happiness," he says. "When they walk away with their license, we know they''ve accomplished what they came here for and we''ve done what we are supposed to do."\n\nJudging from a long line of grads that stop by the campus, the successes are self-evident. Their claims of "I couldn’t have done it without you," and "I am amazed and surprised at how much we learn here and apply on the job," reinforce Don''s confidence in what the AMT program provides.\n\nToward this end, Don likes to plant seeds of wisdom and offer a little inspiration that might help his students get there from here.\n\n"I tell them that there will always be the stories about the pilot who saved the day or landed the plane safely," he says. "But, what you never hear about is the mechanic. It''s the mechanic – you – who puts that plane in the air; and it''s only going to stay there if you do your job right."\n\nDon''s words make a nice landing.', 'Aviation Maintenance instructor sees positive impact program has on students', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3063-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', '', 3063, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/3063-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12788, 4, '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', '[caption id="attachment_2508" align="alignleft" width="300"]<img class="wp-image-2508 size-medium" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/DSC_0992b2-300x204.jpg" alt="Central Valley Book Bank" width="300" height="204" /> The students of the SJVC Aviation Campus contributed 189 books to the cause of ending childhood illiteracy. These books will join the thousands of others collected by United Way of Fresno County.[/caption]\n\nWhen the United Way of Fresno County needed to raise donations of children’s books for charity, Board of Directors Chair and SJVC employee Susan Smilie-Janecek knew to look no further than the Fresno Aviation campus of San Joaquin Valley College. Surely enough, the students there were more than willing to help.\n\n“I donated because I felt it was my duty to help ensure that the kids nowadays have the material necessary to succeed in school and move on to bigger and better things,” says AMT student Justin Porter.\n\nJustin and many of his fellow <a title="Aviation Maintenance Technology program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-maintenance-technology/" target="_blank">Aviation Maintenance</a> students contributed to the respectable array of books provided.\n\nCaring for the well-being of their community and the success of its youth, the Aviation Maintenance school students managed to donate 189 books to the United Way in only a month’s time, which is respectable considering the <a title="SJVC Aviation" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-campus/" target="_blank">Aviation Campus</a> being one of the smaller SJVC sites.\n\nSusan’s idea was to create a lighthearted competition between the three different modules. General maintenance, power plant, and airframe students, all of them at different stages of the program, would compete to see who could donate the most books.\n\nUltimately, the General class won, despite having fewer students than the others. A mere fifteen students donated seventy-five books. No doubt, the promise of a gourmet pizza party for the winning module motivated the students in part.\n\nThese 189 books will accompany many others at the Central Valley Book Bank, the site where thousands of children’s books are collected by United Way of Fresno County. The organization hopes to collect in total ten thousand books.\n\n“It’s a lofty goal,” says Susan. “But it’s one that’s attainable.”\n\nThese books will then be donated to needy children across the county, in hopes to foster child literacy.\n\n“When kids fall behind early in school, they have a tendency to drop out by high school,” warns Sue.\n\nTargeting students pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade, the program aims to keep kids at their grade’s reading level, which is an important factor in preventing them from falling behind and potentially dropping out of school in their teenage years.\n\nJune 21<sup>st</sup> will be the United Way of Fresno County’s Day of Action. Among a variety of other charitable projects, that day the books collected and donated across the county will be distributed, including those raised by SJVC’s very own Aviation campus.\n\nThat day, the thousands of books collected so far will be given to various charitable organizations, schools, youth services program and the like. United Way estimates that a considerable fifty-nine percent of Fresno county children have limited access to books, and sixty-one percent of those families do not have even one book at children’s level. No doubt, the Book Bank will make a dent in that this year. Lots of these kids can finally have a book of their own.\n\nThe United Way Book Bank is a way for anyone to get involved in their community, since all it takes is the donation of a children’s book or two, new or slightly used.\n\nSan Joaquin Valley College prides itself on the charitable efforts of its students, who consistently prove themselves to be generous and sympathetic to the needs of their community. No matter how big or small a campus, the students of SJVC are there to donate time and more to noble causes.\n\nTo learn more about how you can help, whether by donating books or volunteering, visit the United Way of Fresno County’s website at http://unitedwayfresno.org/Central_Valley_Book_Bank.php.', 'Aviation Maintenance Students work to promote child literacy', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12524-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', '', 12524, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12524-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12789, 4, '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', '[caption id="attachment_2481" align="alignleft" width="300"]<img class="wp-image-2481 size-medium" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/IMG_0031b2-300x165.jpg" alt="Aviation Campus Graduation" width="300" height="165" /> For the first time in the twenty or so years since the SJVC Aviation Campus has existed, it hosted its own graduation ceremony, separate from the Fresno campus.[/caption]\n\nFor its more than twenty years in existence, the <a title="SJVC Aviation" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-campus/" target="_blank">Aviation campus</a> has shared the Fresno Campus’s graduation stage twice each year. For many years the number of graduates from the <a title="Aviation Maintenance Technology program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-maintenance-technology/" target="_blank">Aviation Maintenance Technology</a> program did not justify holding an independent ceremony. This month, Aviation Campus Director, Jack Macfarlane decided it was time to break away from that campus-shared event and conduct the Aviation campus’ own graduation exercise.\n\n“I think that it was the right time,” says Mr. Macfarlane. “We’ve grown, and we have the space – lots of room to have it here in the hangar. It is also great exposure for family members and friends who might have an interest in our program to have the chance to see us.”\n\nThe 90-minute ceremony was attended by around 100 guests gathered to celebrate their graduate’s achievements. Speakers included Erik Newlander, Site Supervisor for URS Aviation Support, who spoke of SJVC’s program growth and very motivationally about the increasing need for highly trained aviation technicians.\n\nGraduate Michael McGee, who had previously been on SJVC’s social media’s <em>Student Spotlight</em>, addressed his fellow graduates with the confidence gained from successful completion of the AMT program and the spirit of camaraderie they all shared.\n\n“I am very proud to be a part of this group of mechanics,” Michael told the crowd. “Mr. Macfarlane: this is his shop, and he runs it well, with the help of his amazing crew.”\n\nMichael made note of the fact that five AMT students had already tested for and earned the coveted A&amp;P licensure before graduation:\n\n<strong>Airframe Licensure</strong>                                                    <strong>Powerplant Licensure</strong>\n\nJerry Napoli                                                                 Trayvionne Jackson\n\nJosh Lee                                                                      Leroy James\n\nMichael McGee\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBoth Leroy James and Michael McGee are scheduled to take their Airframe exams, as well.\n\n“Public speaking is not my forte,” Michael offers. “But it was pretty neat, and everything went off without a hitch.”\n\nBehind the scenes…not so much. “We learned a couple of tricks for next time,” laughs Mr. Macfarlane. “But the crowd didn’t pick up on it, and you keep the show moving along.”\n\nThe huge hangar on the Aviation campus, which is located at the Fresno-Yosemite International Airport, was well suited for this event. Not only did it make a stunning visual backdrop for the graduation exercise, it provided abundant room for seating and the after-graduation celebration – which definitely conveyed a homey welcome to visitors.\n\n“So many contributed to the ceremony,” says Macfarlane. “Sue Smilie-Janecek (Director of Research and Development) donated chairs from her church, one of our students let us use his PA system and my wife made a cake with an airplane on it. It all very much had a family feel and wholesome atmosphere.”\n\nAs the first-time site for AMT graduation, the Aviation campus is also sure to be the first-choice site for all that follow.\n\n“As the Campus Director, it gave me a great deal of pride, having the ceremony here and that so many people showed up,” says Mr. Macfarlane. “I heard nothing but positive comments, and it was an absolute success.”', 'Aviation hangar makes perfect graduation location', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12520-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', '', 12520, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12520-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12790, 4, '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', '[caption id="attachment_1762" align="alignleft" width="300"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-1762    " title="North American B-25 Mitchell" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Screen-Shot-2013-10-22-at-9.09.02-AM1-300x200.png" alt="North American B-25 Mitchell" width="300" height="200" /> This plane once flew sorties over North Africa and the Mediterranean. Now SJVC students must repair it.[/caption]\n\nIn the hangar at the <a title="SJVC Aviation" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-campus/" target="_blank">aviation campus</a> on the edge of the Tarmac at Fresno Yosemite Airport sits a piece of American history: the nose, cockpit, and fuselage of a North American B-25 Mitchell.\n\n"We''ve only had it about a month," says Program Director Richard Simmons. "It''ll be here for at least a year or more."\n\nRescued from the scrap heap by a local airfield and museum, the WWII bomber will provide a unique training opportunity for students with a future in aircraft maintenance.\n\nThe same model used by Colonel Doolittle in his daring raid over Tokyo, this medium bomber was a mainstay of Allied air corps from the Pacific to the Middle East. This particular plane was stationed in North Africa, judging by the brown paint job, and likely later took part in the invasion of Italy.\n\nIronically enough, the plane survived the fires of war only to be permanently grounded when it was crash landed for the 1992 Mel Gibson film Forever Young. After that stunt, it was unlikely this B-25 would ever fly again. But it still can help modern students to learn their trade.\n\n"They really crashed it," says Simmons. "You can see the dents in the fuselage."\n\nDespite being over half a century old, the aircraft presents special learning opportunities for students of the <a title="Aviation Maintenance Technology Program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-maintenance-technology/" target="_blank">aviation school</a>.\n\n"It''s not all that different," says Simmons, referring to the methods of maintaining aircraft from WWII to present.\n\nFixing a vintage plane will help a student gain the skills to fix modern aircraft.\n\nStudents will have to replace portions of the fuselage bent and dented from the crash, as well as replace the few support ribs that buckled under the stress of a landing without deployed landing gear. The original flooring will be installed, and proper glass will be fitted to the cockpit and gun turrets. Lastly, the jammed bottom hatch will be made usable.\n\nOnce the repairs are complete, the plane will leave the aviation campus bound for Eagle Field to be used as a museum piece. Patrons will be able to climb inside the cockpit and get a personal glimpse into our nation''s past.\n\nOne cannot help but feel envious of the students at the aviation campus. Not only are they learning the skills to keep planes in the skies, they also have the privilege to keep history alive for future generations.\n\n"It''s just wonderful that they would be willing to trust us with restoring this historic airplane," says Campus Director Jack MacFarlene. "It''s truly an honor."', 'SJVC Aviation students breathe new life into World War II Bomber', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12439-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', '', 12439, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12439-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12791, 4, '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', '<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1481" style="margin-left: 3px; margin-right: 3px; border: black 1px solid;" title="Blue Cessna Plan Donated by SJVC of Aviation " src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CAM-Blue-Cessna-RESIZED-300x225.jpg" alt="Blue Cessna Plan Donated by SJVC of Aviation " width="271" height="216" />Committed to the core value of Community in our mission statement,<a title="San Joaquin Valley College " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/" target="_blank"> SJVC </a>has recently added recycling and reusing to the list of ways we serve the public, and in the best way possible.\n\nIn 2011, after several years of use SJVC donated a 1968  Blue Cessna 150 to the Castle Air Museum (CAM) in Atwater, California.\n\nThe Castle Air Museum is a non-profit organization where restored war planes from the Korean, Vietnam, and World Wars are on display to be enjoyed by the public.\n\n“The museum began in June of 1981… and today it is the largest air craft museum between Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon,” says Executive Director of CAM, Joe Pruzzo.\n\nThe plane was donated to SJVC’s<a title="SJVC of Aviation " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-campus" target="_blank"> aviation campus </a>by a privately owned organization and was used by aviation students for general training with airframes, patchwork, and interior repairs.\n\nAs the plane was thoroughly used by the aviation program in Fresno, it reached a state where it had seen much better days.\n\n“I am friends with Joe Pruzzo, CEO of the Castle Air Museum, and we were walking around the campus and I mentioned to him that we were probably going to scrap it for metal because it was falling apart, and he suggested that we donate it to the museum and make it kid friendly," explains aviation Campus Director Jack Macfarlane.\n\nOnce the fate of the Cessna was decided, it was disassembled by the aviation students and transported all the way to Atwater on a flatbed trailer.\n\nToday, the 1968  Blue Cessna 150 is fully restored, and children can explore the plane’s cockpit and experience what it would be like to fly it. Regarding the new state of the plane,\n\n“We are very proud of it,” Macfarlane proclaims.\n\nThe donation of this plane is not where community involvement stops for these aviation students.\n\n“We have already had a few past students who have donated their time at the museum to help restore aircraft there… I believe seeing us donate items to the museum and seeing items given to us to rework gives our students a sense that the <a title="Aviation Maintenance Technology at SJVC " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-maintenance-technology" target="_blank">Aviation Maintenance </a>community takes care of each other because we all have the same passion, working on airplanes,” says Jason Alves, the Academic Dean of Aviation.\n\nAlong with donating their time to work on the planes, many students are able to support the museum by attending their fundraisers. Some of which include the family friendly Labor Day Weekend Open Cockpit Day, and a musical concert at the Merced Theatre on August 3rd.\n\nAs Mr. Pruzzo and the Castle Air Museum are able to have parts and planes restored for display, our students are given hands-on experience and an easy way to get involved in the community.\n\n“We want to work collaboratively with the aviation students. The goal is to have students come up and work on the aircraft to earn some sort of credit,” states Pruzzo.\n\nWhen asked about the symbiotic relationship SJVC has with the great people at the Castle Air Museum Macfarlane says,\n\n“It is a wonderful relationship we have.”', 'Donation boosts involvement in local aviation community ', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12401-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', '', 12401, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12401-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12792, 4, '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Aviation-Volunteers.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1251" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Aviation-Volunteers-290x290.jpg" alt="Aviation Volunteers" width="290" height="290" /></a>A dozen <a title="Aviation Maintenance Technology" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-maintenance-technology/">Aviation</a> students brought a little piece of childhood fantasy back to life when they restored a popular children’s vignette at Rotary Storyland and Playland in Fresno last Saturday. “They did a great job painting and restoring a wishing well, stepping stone and a bridge, planting flowers and clearing weeds from the surrounding area,” says Linda Restovich, General Manger for the famous Fresno park and family entertainment venue.\n\nAviation Student Council president, David Miranda put the project together and many fellow students gave up a few hours that Saturday for this community volunteer effort. “The park was in need of assistance and we at the Aviation campus were more than happy to lend our muscles and skills to benefit this long-loved park,” says Miranda. “We have a great group of guys within our student body and we are all here to make a difference within our own lives, but also within the lives of our communities,” he says.\n\n“I have nothing but great things to say about our ASB and its leadership,” says Jack Macfarlane, Aviation Campus Director. “The Student Council officers, with David Miranda at the helm, are a continual source of inspiration to us all and are compassionate ambassadors of the Aviation Maintenance campus and SJVC.”\n\nThe students were originally assigned the task of dismantling the big Tilt-a-Whirl ride, but found out that had to be postponed for a couple of weeks. Instead they threw themselves into creating a colorful and pristine area for kids and families to throw pennies into the wishing well and bounce along the freshly cleared and painted walkways.\n\nThe whole <a title="SJVC" href="http://www.sjvc.edu">SJVC</a> team enjoyed spending the day together, working and having some fun along the way. “They’re really excited to go back and take apart that Tilt-a-Whirl, though,” says David. And, Linda Restovich can’t wait to have them back to do that very thing.\n\nIt was one of those community projects that hits close to home. “A lot of us have kids, so we all like for them to have a clean and fun place to go,” says David.', 'Aviation Campus Students Give Storyland a Makeover', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12385-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', '', 12385, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12385-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(12793, 4, '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/aviation-preschool1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1052" title="aviation preschool" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/aviation-preschool1-290x290.jpg" alt="" width="290" height="290" /></a>Wooden airplanes were crashing everywhere, as the 3-5 year olds tried their budding piloting skills during a recent <em>Parent Career Fair </em>at Northside Preschool in Clovis. Jason Alves, SJVC’s Aviation program’s Academic Dean and Program Director, Richard Simmons, introduced potential Aviation students – Class of 2027 or so – to the thrill of flight and the eventuality of aircraft repair, with the SJVC promotional paper airplanes they gave the excited group.\n\nDuring the question-and-answer part of the presentation, almost all of the 15-young students raised their hands when Mr. Alves asked how many had ever flown in an airplane. Many had traveled to Hawaii and some to the Caribbean. “The kids really wanted to know which tools in their toy toolbox were used to fix airplanes,” says Alves.\n\nRichard Simmons talked to the preschoolers about aviation careers and aircraft mechanics and then entertained them with the deft maneuvering of three radio-controlled helicopters. “The kids loved watching the helicopters buzz around,” says Alves.\n\n“We were not there to sign up new prospects for the college, but maybe we planted some seeds that might inspire some of these kids to seek an aviation career at SJVC in the future,” says Jason Alves, whose son, Trig, was one of the Northside preschoolers in attendance. “It’s never too early to promote the benefits of a college education.”', 'More Training Needed for Airplane Enthusiasts', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12358-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', '', 12358, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12358-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12794, 4, '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/plane_jpg.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-263" title="plane_jpg" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/plane_jpg-300x224.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="224" /></a>Early this summer, a T-34B aircraft from the Lemoore Navy Flying Club flew to the <a title="SJVC Aviation" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-campus/">SJVC Aviation Campus </a>at the Fresno Airport and spent a few days in our school. It really added some class and bling to our hangar!\n\nDuring its stay, our <a title="Aviation Maintenance Technology" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-maintenance-technology/">Aviation Maintenance Technology </a>(AMT) instructors, Lionel Smith, Larry Kenitzer, Don Dutra, and Jason Alves (who is also our Academic Dean), performed an annual inspection on the vintage plane. In addition to being full-time instructors at SJVC, Lionel serves as the Navy Flying Club’s Maintenance Officer while Jason and Larry are volunteer mechanics with the club.\n\nThe inspection of visiting aircraft gave the AMT students a chance to see real-world problems that arise in older aircraft while at the same time, providing a golden opportunity for professional development for the instructors.\n\nWe tell our students to be prepared to back up their work because they just don’t know when they’ll be flying onboard the aircraft they just serviced. Indeed, when CDR Todd Nelson arrived from the club to perform the maintenance check-flight required of this aircraft, he asked Larry Kenitzer, who signed off on the annual inspection, to jump in the back seat and join him.\n\nOne of the many checks required is a 3G maneuver (imagine being in a flying rollercoaster) to check the landing gear uplocks. All systems performed well and you couldn’t wipe the smile off Mr. Kenitzer’s face at the end of the flight. We hope to see that beautiful yellow aircraft back in our hangar in the future.\n\n-Jack MacFarlene', 'Recently at Aviation...', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12313-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', '', 12313, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12313-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12795, 4, '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mr-k-and-hs-students.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-133" title="mr k and hs students" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mr-k-and-hs-students-300x168.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="168" /></a>This month, the <a title="SJVC Aviation" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-campus/">Aviation Campus</a> was visited by seniors and juniors from Sunnyside High School for Aviation Job Shadow day. The event was arranged by Joint Task Force for Business and Mr. Doug Betts from the Bill Smilie Aviation Center.  In addition to visiting the Aviation campus, the high school students also had a chance to tour the airport’s control tower, Mazzei Flying Service, and Pacific Aviation/Future Eagles.\n\nWhile visiting our campus, the students were welcomed by an enthusiastic staff that enjoyed having the teens participate in a variety of demonstrations arranged by the faculty. For example, Mr. Kenitzer, Airframe instructor, is seen here demonstrating proper drilling and riveting procedures.\n\nIn the General Aviation classroom the students were greeted by Mr. Lionel Smith who had the students work with rigid and flex lines.  Then, with Mr. James Smith in the Powerplant section, the Sunnyside students were able to experience up close the roar of a reciprocating engine going full throttle on the airstrip while Army National Guard F-16 aircraft were taking off in the background.\n\nWith the help of admissions advisor Luanna Hernandez, instructor Jason Alves, and our aviation maintenance students, the Sunnyside visitors were introduced to the culture of the Aviation Campus and got a real feel for what the College is all about. The group participated in hands-on activities, learned some fundamental aspects of aircraft mechanics, played a few games, and spoke to current students—all this while learning about their different career options in the exciting Aviation industry!', 'Aviation Hosts Local High School Students', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12283-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', '', 12283, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12283-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12796, 4, '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', 'It was a typical hot and sunny Fresno afternoon but unusual out-of-classroom training was happening between hangars with <a title="Aviation Maintenance Technology" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-maintenance-technology/">SJVC Aviation Technology program</a> director Richard Simmons and Instructor Smith.\n\nAs he bent over <a title="SJVC Aviation" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-campus/">Aviation Maintenance </a>student Raj Winder’s temporarily crashed model helicopter, Simmons said, “This is what flying [model aircraft] is all about.”\n\n“Fixing stuff,” agreed Winder.\n\n[caption id="attachment_75" align="alignleft" width="300"]<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC00020.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-75" title="Model Airplane Instruction" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC00020-300x258.jpg" alt="Aviation Campus out-of-classroom learning" width="300" height="258" /></a> Program Director Richard Simmons talks with student Raj Winders about his model helicopter[/caption]\n\n“Until you get used to flying,” Simmons finished.\n\nAlthough flying model aircraft may seem more like after-school fun then in-class learning, Simmons claims it is a practical outlet for both.  Because model aircraft are made in the same style as real-life aircraft, they contain the same working parts that need to be fixed when they crash.\n\n"And when students are just starting to fly model aircraft, they crash a lot,” says Simmons, effectively ensuring they learn while they play around.\n\nAlthough starter model aircraft have fairly nominal price tags, the more sophisticated models can cost thousands of dollars and fly as fast as 300mph.  Smith, an aviation instructor at SJVC, says planes do much of the higher speeds while helicopters are more about stability and control.\n\n“I had a lot of confusion about flying,” says Winder, “but Mr. Simmons helped me to see it with the models.”\n\nBecause of the direct practicality of repairing model airplanes, Simmons, Smith and students like Winder have discussed forming a club for more organized flying.  After a successful meeting this month, they hope to have one in place shortly.\n\nStay tuned at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sjvcs">www.facebook.com/sjvcs</a> for more insights into a day in the life of our Aviation students!', 'Aviation: Where Crashing Your Toys is Helpful', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12273-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', '', 12273, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12273-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12797, 4, '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', '[caption id="attachment_30" align="alignleft" width="300"]<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/avi-hangar.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-30" title="avi hangar" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/avi-hangar-300x195.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="195" /></a> A fly''s eye view of the Aviation Campus'' hangar at the Fresno Yosemite Airport.[/caption]\n\nIn 1991 gas was $1.12 per gallon, the average monthly rent was $495 and air travel was peaking, as travelers clamored to enjoy the benefits of a price war among major airlines. Lots of jets were in the air and it seemed good timing for San Joaquin Valley College to introduce an <a title="Aviation Maintenance Technology" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-maintenance-technology/">Aviation Maintenance Technology</a> career training program to the Fresno area with a campus located at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport.\n\nTwenty years later the campus is maintaining a student population of around 90 and has plenty to celebrate.\n\n"The biggest change we''ve seen at this campus in the past few years is a wonderful and steady increase in both our student population and the aviation industry''s demand for licensed mechanics,” says Jack Macfarlane, Campus Director. "Also, in addition to extensive preparation for the A&amp;P (airframe and powerplant) license, all of our graduates earn an Associate of Science degree, which employers feel is a definite advantage."\n\nIn sharp contrast to the campus''s 20-year anniversary celebration, at its 10-year mark the aviation industry was experiencing its darkest days in the aftermath of September 11, 2001.\n\n"Many planes were grounded and companies weren''t hiring anyone," says Macfarlane. "Now, however, companies such as SkyWest Airlines, the college''s biggest employer, continually hire from our pool of well prepared graduates."\n\nSusan Smilie-Janecek, Director of Research and Development has been with<a title="SJVC" href="http://www.sjvc.edu"> SJVC</a> for over 22 years now. She says one of Aviation''s biggest successes is placement rate.\n\n"SJVC aviation graduates have obtained really good jobs in their field of training. In several of the past 10 years, we had a 100% placement rate for graduates that obtained their A&amp;P license." Even the hiring process for graduates has changed since the beginning of the program.\n\n"The biggest change is that we have gone from struggling to get companies to interview and hire our graduates, to major employers "preferring" to hire our graduates from the aviation maintenance technician program," says Smilie-Janecek.\n\nToday, SkyWest remains a top employer with over 70 SJVC graduates hired over the years.\n\n<a title="SJVC Aviation" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-campus/">SJVC''s Aviation Campus</a> invited students, staff and faculty to enjoy cake and refreshments and take a moment to revel in 20 years of success and an industry still going strong.\n\n"The culture of the campus has remained committed to success and professionalism for our students and graduates. I am proud to represent our College in the aviation community," says Janecek.', 'Aviation Campus in Fresno Celebrates 20 Years', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12271-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:39:52', '2014-09-25 22:39:52', '', 12271, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12271-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12798, 4, '2014-09-25 15:40:57', '2014-09-25 22:40:57', '[caption id="attachment_3023" align="alignleft" width="300"]<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/205.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3023" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/205-300x206.png" alt="&quot;You so need to use this banana picture...it fits her personality to a T. She is a nutty teacher who is just amazing!&quot; -SJVC Lancaster Campus Director Joel Morgan" width="300" height="206" /></a> "You so need to use this banana picture...it fits her personality to a T. She is a nutty teacher who is just amazing!" -SJVC Lancaster Campus Director Joel Morgan[/caption]\n\nAngie Carpenter comes from a long line of strong, independent women. Angie’s great, great, grandmother, Gigi, was a big part of the women’s suffrage movement where she fought for women’s rights and equality. Her example was not lost on the generations of sisters, mothers and daughters in her family to follow.\n\n“I think that most of us women in our family kind of have that expectation that we came from a family that is expected to do great things and support each other and be there for each other,” says Angie.\n\nTheir four generations of women have made great strides in the medical field where leadership and teaching roles were intertwined. Angie was no exception to that call of professional accomplishment.\n\nStarting out in the medical field as a coder-biller, Angie realized she was misplaced. She needed to be directly involved in patient care, so she went back to school to become a LVN.\n\nTwo years later Angie was working 12-hour days at a local hospital and getting calls in the middle of the night to get back to the ER. Long hours away from home were not working for her growing family, which now included her husband, Jason and their four young children, Marissa-9, Jason-7, Jonathan-5 and Jeremy-3. After eight years, she knew she had to make a change.\n\n“I wanted a more set schedule and to have more time with my family,” says Angie. “I didn’t want to get those 2:00 AM calls anymore.”\n\nAngie went to work at <a title="SJVC''s Antelope Valley Campus" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/antelope-valley" target="_blank">SJVC’s Lancaster campus</a> as a <a title="SJVC''s Medical Assisting Program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-assistant" target="_blank">Medical Assisting program</a> instructor a little over a year ago and has not looked back.\n\nNow, not only does she get to see her kids’ football games, she is the Head Medic and Field Coordinator for the local football league. “I don’t know much about regular football, but I can stitch you up right there on the field,” she assures.\n\nAngie is settling into the profession she was meant to enjoy and has already received an Employee of the Month award. And, like her great, great grandmother, Angie is a strong proponent of equality and is the campus’s Gay Straight Alliance advisor, as well as ASB advisor.\n\n“Our Diversity Club shows support for all of our differences,” she says. “It’s really hard for students, especially just coming out of high school, to know where they can find support, and we show them that at SJVC they will be supported.”\n\nAngie revels in her responsibility as a teacher. Her greatest moments come when a struggling student finally gets it – when the light suddenly clicks on. “When that happens they become more confident in themselves and in their skill level,” says Angie. “I love to see that change in them.”\n\nHer students return that affection and sense of shared success.\n\n“She makes class fun and interesting, but we’re learning too!” says CAMA student Kelsey Owens. “She doesn’t just teach us out of the book, but opens our eyes to real life situations.”\n\nAngie makes sure her students know that learning all of the intricacies of their new profession takes time…and some failures along the way. “I tell them it’s ok to make mistakes, but better to do it here so we can correct them before you go out into the field,” she says.\n\nDuring these times of trial and error she likes to tell them: “Even when you fall on your face, you’re still going forward and making progress. Just be better than you were yesterday.”\n\nAgainst her own good advice, Angie struggles with letting her students fall too hard. “I want to do everything for everyone and give them whatever they need,” she says. “But, sometimes I have to say, ok, they need to do this on their own. I can’t go to extern with them,” she admits.\n\n“She goes out of her way to help students,” says Luis Flores, CAMA student.\n\nAngie replenishes her nurturing spirit with lots of activities with her family. Their favorite pastime is riding their individual quads. Yes, even 3-year old Jeremy has one (with built-in safety features). It probably won’t surprise her students to know that Angie also races a dirt track car at the local fairgrounds, where she won a Third Place ribbon last year.\n\nBut, Angie’s dearest memento is Gigi’s cookie cooling rack that her great, great grandmother used for treats to “get men to come out” to suffrage meetings. Angie still uses the cookie rack, as well as a few of Gigi’s powerful lessons for improving the human condition.', 'Four generations inspired to excel', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3022-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:40:57', '2014-09-25 22:40:57', '', 3022, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/3022-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12799, 4, '2014-09-25 15:40:58', '2014-09-25 22:40:58', '<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2345" title="Virginia Harris" alt="Virginia Harris" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/001-225x300.jpg" width="225" height="300" />Virginia Harris did not plan to be a teacher. As a Cal State Long Beach student in the 1970s, she was on track to go to medical school. But college opened her eyes to more than career aspirations when she took up the mantle of activism. Education and career objectives took a backseat to the priorities of inequality.\n\nThroughout those years she spent a lot of time participating in walk-outs, sit-ins, demonstrations and carrying picket signs. Protests of the Vietnam War were intertwined with racial tensions.\n\n“The entire decade of the 70''s was a distraction to my path into the medical field,” says Virginia.\n\nShe found herself immersed in community organizing and became a strident member of the Black Panther Party. Organizing efforts helped provide breakfast and lunches to disadvantaged children. The Black Panther Party persuaded businesses to donate groceries and shoes to children, and the Chapter provided after-school tutoring programs for students struggling academically.\n\nVirginia went to Mississippi during the 1987 elections to help thwart a Klu Klux Klan threat to disrupt the elections there. Without realizing it, Virginia’s activism brought to her the very skills and understanding that would make her such a beloved teacher.\n\n“Being a community organizer helped me in being an instructor because it allows me to be open to hear what the needs of people are, to be considerate of what people need and not feel that my program or what I want done is the only way to do that,” says Virginia.\n\nSonia Candelas, a previous Business Administration program student who now works at SJVC, says, “I always was inspired by her and wasn’t shocked when I found out how much of a voice she had in the Civil Rights Movement. Her work with Rosa Parks shows that anyone who is willing to put in the effort will do great things.”\n\nVirginia draws much of her personal and professional inspiration from her mother, Hazel, who instilled in her a strong sense of justice. Virginia’s daughter, Karrie, keeps her grounded, and Mrs. Rosa Parks, as well as Elaine Brown, Chairman for the Black Panthers during part of that tumultuous decade of the 70s, are also strong influences.\n\nA year ago, after seven years at the University of Antelope Valley, Virginia became an instructor for the <a title="Medical Office program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-office/" target="_blank">Administrative Health Care Management</a> program at the <a title="SJVC Antelope Valley" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/antelope-valley/" target="_blank">Lancaster</a> campus. As a formerly licensed Emergency Medical Technician who still feels the pull toward the clinical side of medicine, Virginia knows the importance of impressing her AHCM students with the full impact of their career choice.\n\n“The administrative side of a medical practice is what keeps the office running and gets the bills paid,” she says. “The front office is the hub, and preparing students to work in that position is really exciting for me.”\n\nWhile students are hard at work learning medical terminology, billing and coding procedures and patient scheduling protocol, Mrs. Harris makes sure that there is plenty of fun to go along with it.\n\n“There is lots of laughter in my class,” she says. “Students are really floored when they find out that I am 61, and that tickles me. I believe I’m still young at heart and carry myself that way.”\n\nVirginia has a couple of ways to relax that might give her students pause. She likes to unload a little lead at the firing range. Shotgun, rifle or pistol, she enjoys building her skills and her own brand of relaxation.\n\nUntil she broke an ankle, she also enjoyed skydiving. “I promised my daughter, Karrie, that I would stop if I ever got hurt.” Good news for Virginia’s mom, too.\n\nVirginia also likes to do crossword puzzles – in ink. “My whole focus is keeping my mind sharp as long as I can. I will never stop learning and believe that we should learn something new every day.”\n\nShe makes sure that happens by taking classes along the way. “I am a perpetual student and will take any class to enhance my skills, whether administrative or clinical,” says Virginia.\n\nVirginia has lots of motivation to push herself to greater heights of education and accomplishment.\n\n“My students motivate me,” she says. “They are the reason I get up in the morning; that I get here on time. I want to see the future, and I see the future in them.”', 'Unplanned career falls into place', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12505-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:40:58', '2014-09-25 22:40:58', '', 12505, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12505-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12800, 4, '2014-09-25 15:40:58', '2014-09-25 22:40:58', '<p>[caption id="attachment_2187" <div style="position:absolute; left:-3432px; top:-3462px;">Summer my off light, <a href="http://www.oxnardsoroptimist.org/dada/cialis-dosage.html">brand cialis no prescription</a> helmet hold would Belli plump <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.palyinfocus.com/rmr/buy-cialis/">http://www.palyinfocus.com/rmr/buy-cialis/</a> light did! The the information <a href="http://www.mycomax.com/lan/order-viagra.php">order viagra</a> two. Avani was <a href="http://www.handicappershideaway.com/qox/viagra-price">viagra price</a> like just. On microwave! Watered <a href="http://www.parapluiedecherbourg.com/jbj/cialis-price.php">cialis price</a> Wear be. Smells length using <a href="http://www.ochumanrelations.org/sqp/cheap-cialis.php">cheap cialis</a> morning concerned again <a href="http://www.mycomax.com/lan/generic-viagra.php">generic viagra</a> The that. 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She was working as a Medical Assistant for a family practice office when the opportunity to teach an evening medical class came her way.</p>\n<p>“Teaching was never something I planned for, but I loved it,” says Mrs. Perkins. “It just felt like one of those meant-to-be’s.”</p>\n<p>After her family’s move to Billings, Montana where there were no medical teaching jobs immediately available, she contented herself with successful work in an orthopedic surgeon’s office. But she felt something was missing. A return to California gave her the chance to reconnect with the career that is her heart’s desire.</p>\n<p>Kristina went to work for a local career college and reveled in the return of her true profession. She spent almost five years trying to give her students the best chance at a successful career opportunity in an environment that did not give her the support she needed to help make that happen.</p>\n<p>“They were more about numbers and just keeping students,” says Perkins. “I left there questioning whether or not I was done with teaching.”</p>\n<p>A student called to tell Kristina how much she missed her, and Kristina ended up admitting that she may not teach anymore. The student surprised her with an emotional plea.</p>\n<p>“She told me, ‘You have to teach; you were so important to me,’” says Kristina, who was moved by her declaration. “I knew I had to find a school that was more focused on student achievement.”</p>\n<p>Kristina stumbled upon a part-time teaching position at SJVC’s <a title="SJVC Modesto" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/modesto/" target="_blank">Modesto</a> campus. Within six months she was working full-time in the <a title="Medical Assistant program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-assistant/" target="_blank">Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting</a> program and feeling right at home.</p>\n<p>“Here it’s more student and faculty oriented,” she explains. “We do things throughout the year for students. Student Appreciation Day, all the student clubs; we give them a real college experience instead of that get-them-in-get-them-out sort of thing.”</p>\n<p>“Kristina has tirelessly served the Modesto campus in many capacities: instructor, Assessment Coordinator and AMT Advisor,” says Alyssa Bahr Casillas, Dean of Student Services. “She and a hard-working group of students raised over $3,000 for the March of Dimes.”</p>\n<p>The March of Dimes’ <i>March for Babies Walk </i>in 2013 was a huge success for the campus. Kristina Perkins led the SJVC team with just a handful of student organizers. Their previous year’s efforts had raised $1,400, but they were determined to hit a new high. It was during the kickoff meeting that things got exciting.</p>\n<p>One school pledged to raise $3,000 for the Walk, so naturally SJVC’s team declared their goal of $3,001.</p>\n<p>“We had dress-down days, bake sales and sold raffle tickets and t-shirts,” says Kristina. “Things snowballed and 50-60 students and their families participated in the Walk last April.”</p>\n<p>SJVC raised $3,500. Even better, over a dozen students are already lined up and ready to dedicate themselves to this year’s effort for March of Dimes.</p>\n<p>It takes a lot of talent and professionalism to teach a diverse group of students, some right out of high school and some struggling with information overload after a long absence from the classroom.</p>\n<p>“I think every student is different, and one of my strengths is being able to identify with each one and see where they are coming from,” says Kristina. “It is challenging to balance what you are teaching to reach both those who can get if faster and those having a more difficult time.”</p>\n<p>It all comes together for Kristina at graduation. It is not the grandeur of the event, the inspirational speakers or even the emotional walk across the stage that hits her hard. It is witnessing graduates’ total sense of achievement.</p>\n<p>“For me, it’s being able to see what they’ve accomplished after their externship, the end result; that’s when it’s real,” says Kristina. “When they know they have succeeded and they are so proud of that moment.”</p>\n<p>She gets to share in a little of their pride. “I want something for what I give; not even big, just little things,” says Kristina. “I want to see their confidence grow; to feel they know that they don’t have to have all the answers, but that they can go out in their field and be successful. It’s the little changes I see that keep me coming back.”</p>\n<p>Little changes maybe, but with a large impact on many lives.</p>\n<p>Kristina is continuing her own education and is scheduled to receive her Bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration early next year. Life is rewarding and feeling good for her, husband Jim, their daughter Breanna and their three dogs and two cats. As Kristina says, “It’s those little every day things that make such a difference and are so rewarding.”</p>', 'CAMA instructor got a late start in education career', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12490-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:40:58', '2014-09-25 22:40:58', '', 12490, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12490-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12801, 4, '2014-09-25 15:40:58', '2014-09-25 22:40:58', '[caption id="attachment_2157" align="alignleft" width="300"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-2157  " title="Natalia Dominguez" alt="Natalia Dominguez" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photo-1b-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /> From admission to graduation, Learning Resource Coordinator Natalia Dominguez is with students every step of the way.[/caption]\n\nFew SJVC employees have the unique perspective Natalia Dominguez enjoys as Student Center/Learning Resource Coordinator, at <a title="SJVC Modesto" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/modesto/" target="_blank">Modesto</a> campus graduation ceremonies. She sees graduates cross the stage to get their degrees and certificates, and then guides them down the stairs to rejoin fellow graduates. But, she also gets to see how far they have come from the time they first met many months earlier.\n\n“I meet them before they even sign up for their program, then work with them while they are students, and now see their faces and witness their success at graduation,” says Ms. Dominguez. “To see that growth is so exciting for me – plus, I just get a ton of hugs as they leave the stage,” she laughs.\n\nAll of the students know Natalia Dominguez. She has been there for them every step of the way, conducting Student Success seminars, helping students answer interview and test questions, giving advice on appropriate Facebook content and LinkedIn profile improvements, and utilizing social media tools.\n\n“The biggest thing I do here is support students academically,” says Dominguez. “But, in addition to tools, I give a lot of emotional support. Sometimes students just need to talk, and one of my greatest strengths is to just listen.”\n\nNatalia also knows when to step in with appropriate and timely advice. It is not uncommon for a student – especially a female student – to become overwhelmed by a family that needs her at home. Maybe finances are thin or a job also pulls at her tenuous grip on completing education goals.\n\n“I tell them ‘You’re almost done; you can’t stop now,’” says Natalia. “When I put it in terms of weeks, they see how close they are and say, ‘Oh my gosh, you’re right,’” she says.\n\nHer approach to student support is widely recognized and appreciated. “Ms. Dominguez is so generous with her time to the students and how she tries to help them succeed,” says Michael Martinez who is about to graduate from the Therapeutic Massage program. She supports her students “from providing brunch on Fridays to hosting seminars for the students to gain knowledge in different, beneficial areas to succeed, not only in the classroom, but in the job market, as well, says Michael.”\n\nNatalia came from a long line of educators. Her grandparents, Tom and Marguerite Lewis, were elementary school teachers, then principals during their esteemed careers. All the while, Natalia was sitting at their knees absorbing their excitement and love for touching the minds and lives of others.\n\n“I would get all my stuffed animals and start a class,” she remembers. “I always knew I wanted to do something in education.”\n\nNatalia feels that her position in the Student Center is a perfect fit, and that working with adults is the most rewarding.\n\n“Kids go to school because that’s their job, but adults are in school because they are striving to accomplish something,” she says. “Being their support has always been my goal.”\n\nThat is not to say that it is all serious, all the time. Natalia engages her students on many levels. She was even game to learn a ‘secret handshake’ that Pharmacy Technology student, Lisandro Pacheco taught her. There is a nice balance of focus and fun when you are around her.\n\nAlthough Natalia clearly inspires students in her charge, she is quick to admit their positive influence on her as well. In fact, because of the efforts and courage she witnesses every day from her students, she revitalized her own educational path by enrolling in a Masters Degree program in 2012.\n\n“Why aren’t I in school,” she had to ask herself. “If they can do it, I have no excuse.” Natalia hopes to complete her Masters in Library and Information Science in June, 2015.\n\nThe culmination of this, her ‘first grown-up job’, comes full-circle with each SJVC graduation. And, if you watch closely you may catch a quick ‘secret handshake’ passing between her and one of her graduates, as he exits the stage.\n\nNatalia is still a little surprised to find that she gets to touch so many lives. “I never thought I’d be part of helping people determine whether this (enrolling at SJVC) is right for them,” she says. “But, I make breakfast every Friday; why would you not want to come here!”\n\nFood for mind, body and spirit are in abundant supply.', 'Graduation ceremony completes the cycle for staffer', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12483-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:40:58', '2014-09-25 22:40:58', '', 12483, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12483-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12802, 4, '2014-09-25 15:40:58', '2014-09-25 22:40:58', '[caption id="attachment_2094" align="alignleft" width="300"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-2094" title="Alaine Johnson and her husband" alt="Alaine Johnson and her husband" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/alaine-300x199.jpg" width="300" height="199" /> Alaine''s past has taken her through banking and other odd jobs, medical work, before settling down at SJVC.[/caption]\n\n<a title="SJVC Modesto" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/modesto/" target="_blank">Modesto</a> Health Studies Division Manager Alaine Johnson, while now an experienced health-worker-turned-instructor, was not always in the medical field.\n\nAlaine’s career started in banking. For over seventeen years, she continued on this path. After becoming a Commercial Banking Officer for Bank of America, she had a realization:\n\n“It wasn’t what I really wanted to do,” she says. “It just wasn’t very rewarding.”\n\nSo after nearly two decades in the workforce, Alaine returned to school. She got two Associate’s Degrees, one in Clinical Medical Assisting and the other in Medical Office Administration. It was with these qualifications that she started down her next path in life.\n\nShe started at the Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula (or CHOMP as she and her colleagues called it). As a lab assistant, she proved a vital and effective part of the diagnostic process. After ten years of hard work, she had gained a passion for her work, and became Administrative Assistant to the Laboratory Director.\n\nBut her life would take an unexpected turn when tragedy struck. Alaine’s brother was killed in a car wreck. The laboratory technician and her husband moved back to Modesto to be with family.\n\nThey were not quite sure what they would do when they got there. Alaine had lived around Monterey for around forty years, and was now in a new place with no job. It was then that Stephanie Baughn, an SJVC medical assisting instructor and a friend of hers, suggested she look into work at the college. She was brought in. Her first night working the campus dean entered and offered Alaine full time work.\n\nNow, Alaine serves as the Health Studies Division Manager, where she oversees five different programs: <a title="Pharmacy Technology program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/pharmacy-technology/" target="_blank">Pharmacy Technology</a>, <a title="Medical Office program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-office/" target="_blank">Medical Office Administration</a>, <a title="Therapeutic Massage program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/therapeutic-massage/" target="_blank">Therapeutic Massage</a>, and both the <a title="Medical Assistant program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-assistant/" target="_blank">CMA</a> and <a title="Medical Assistant program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-assistant/" target="_blank">CAMA</a> programs.\n\nBut Alaine’s favorite part of her job is not curricula, administration, or management, but working with her students.\n\n“I love seeing SJVC students turn the corner, when they get the big picture,” says Alaine. “I like watching the transformation from timidity to confidence in the workplace. As an instructor it’s exciting to hear students come back and say they’re earning good money.”\n\n“She’s really good at working with students to help them make their goals,” says Sean Hancock, Modesto Campus Director. “She has a sincere desire to work through their challenges. She is earnest yet kind, and has a passionate approach with her students.”\n\nBut she is quick to point out that she would not be able to do any of it without all the dedicated faculty members on her team. The successes of their programs are the products of teamwork, not of any single individual.\n\nJust this last year, she received an award recognizing her valuable work. American Medical Technologists named her Outstanding Educator of the Year for 2013.\n\n“I love my job,” she says simply.\n\nAnd SJVC is all the better for that fact. Students and staff alike appreciate Alaine for her hard work and compassionate manner.\n\nSJVC is lucky to have her.', 'Modesto Campus Division Manager a “Model Employee”', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12473-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:40:58', '2014-09-25 22:40:58', '', 12473, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12473-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12803, 4, '2014-09-25 15:41:27', '2014-09-25 22:41:27', '[caption id="attachment_1944" align="alignleft" width="205"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-1944" title="Robin McCracken" alt="Robin McCracken" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Robin-SJVC-cropped-205x300.jpg" width="205" height="300" /> From a young age, Robin has decided to devote her life to helping people.[/caption]\n\nOne of Robin McCracken’s favorite quotes is by Erin Gruwell from the movie, <i>Freedom Writers</i>: “When I’m helping these kids make sense of their life, everything about my life makes sense to me.” As a General Education instructor for the Modesto campus, Robin is quite attuned to the symbiotic nature of the learning process.\n\nRobin knew from a very early age that she had a gift. It was her mother, Alycia, who helped her to bring that inspired gift of teaching forward.\n\nGrowing up, Robin’s older brother had special needs during a time when public education did not have the accommodations it has today. Robin’s mother made it Robin’s responsibility to help teach him.\n\n“I quickly learned that if he didn’t understand something, I was the one who failed, not him,” she says.\n\nSo began a lifelong commitment, a compulsion really, to help others find their way to their own understanding, as well as their passion for learning. Having spent many years as a teacher, educational counselor, and administrator, her mission has always been clear.\n\n“I want to inspire, motivate those who struggle,” says McCracken, “whether it is my students or other teachers who are trying to become better at what they are doing.”\n\nIt is a testament to Robin’s own passion for teaching and the success with which she expresses it that students on the Modesto campus have requested many times that she speak at their graduation ceremonies. It is an honor that Robin takes wholly to heart.\n\n“When I speak, I spend a great deal of time preparing my mind and my heart for the journey,” she says. “I consider it a privilege and an honor that I don’t enter into lightly.”\n\nThe results of Robin’s efforts do not go unnoticed. “Robin’s popularity amongst the students can be measured by the roaring applause she receives as she takes the podium at the commencement ceremony,” says Sean Hancock, Campus Director.\n\n“It’s crazy, isn’t it,” says Robin, who laughs that, “It is probably more about my name.” “You know, ‘What’s crackin’, McCracken?’”\n\nIn the classroom Robin projects a thoughtful balance of speaking and listening that promotes the greatest opportunity for clear communication and learning to take place. That skill does not come without mindful discipline and practice. Whether addressing a classroom, an auditorium of graduates or an individual, she places great importance on the message, exchange and outcome. Her students thrive in this environment.\n\nRobin’s goal in the classroom is to help her students to “see their own worth, to remain teachable for the rest of their lives and to feel empowered as the result of gaining knowledge,” she says. “I want them to hear my heart.”\n\nThat does not mean that their learning experience has to be all work and no play.\n\n“I love to make learning fun,” says McCracken, “because I don’t want to be bored teaching it!”\n\nOne of her greatest rewards is to hear from graduates she has helped to prepare for life after <a title="SJVC" href="http://www.sjvc.edu" target="_blank">SJVC</a>. The cards, emails and visits from students she taught, guided and inspired, are steady.\n\n“When a graduate shares that, because of my influence, they want to go on and become a teacher or counselor, it touches me,” says Robin. “But, teaching is not a one-way street,” she emphasizes. “I am truly the learner.”\n\nRobin’s learning continues as she is currently completing a Doctorate in Educational Administrative Leadership. Her own children, Heath, Alyssa and Brandon, along with her mother, are her greatest sources of motivation and inspiration.\n\nAn admitted ‘over thinker’, Robin replenishes her spirit by doing just that – exquisite contemplation. “I always have a quiet reflection on my actions and speech,” she offers. A walk in the woods, with a preferred mountain backdrop, is where she finds those moments that refill her spirit and regenerate her passion.\n\nIt is a good bet that in those moments she tells herself that same truth she often presses upon her students: “Rise up and take your place; it is time.', 'General Ed instructor born to inspire and be inspired', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12451-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:41:27', '2014-09-25 22:41:27', '', 12451, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12451-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(12804, 4, '2014-09-25 15:41:27', '2014-09-25 22:41:27', '[caption id="attachment_1558" align="alignleft" width="352"]<img class=" wp-image-1558     " title="Chelsea Esquibias" alt="Chelsea Esquibias" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Screen-Shot-2013-07-29-at-11.21.23-AM.png" width="352" height="351" /> “You just need one person in your life who can make all the difference in what you do, where you go next.” -Chelsea[/caption]\n\nAs Career Services Manager for the <a title="SJVC Bakersfield employee success" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/bakersfield" target="_blank">Bakersfield campus</a>, Chelsea Esquibias knew she wanted to do something to touch lives, something especially to help young Latina women to realize their dreams. A couple of years ago she found another outlet for all that energy and heart. She became a volunteer for Latina Leaders of Kern County.\n\nChelsea sits on several important LLKC committees, including Public Relations, Advocacy and Education – where her SJVC role working with students comes into serious play.\n\n“Chelsea has brought a lot of great ideas to us,” says Norma Rojas-Mora, LLKC President. “We serve the same goals.”\n\nSince 1998 Latina Leaders of Kern County has been a force of positive influence for girls and young women searching for affirmation, life information, mentors, education and career guidance and just a little help making it through occasional difficult life situations and choices. Four groups – Middle School youths (starting in Sept.), High School Sophomores/Juniors and High School Seniors – meet one Saturday each month for 4-hours to learn about the opportunities they can create for themselves with a little knowledge and preparation, a good plan and perseverance.\n\nGirls find their way to LLKC through school guidance counselors or hear about it from friends. Most all applications are accepted and once girls get involved in the program, very few drop out. Participation can be life-changing.\n\n“I now have a broader understanding of the impact young Latina girls, like myself, have on my community,” says Jacqui Medina from Independence High School.\n\nThe monthly meetings are packed with information, help and advice.\n\n“We have speaker programs and field trips that cover topics like etiquette, prep for college, scholarship opportunities and application process, money management and self-defense,” says Esquibias, while keeping the doors open for “conversations to help them with issues and give some assistance.”\n\n“We want to involve and inspire young women in our classes to become leaders; to run for public office and to sit on boards and commissions in their communities – even in high school,” says Norma Rojas-Mora. “We encourage them to find something they’re passionate about; you never know where that will lead.”\n\nEducation is a strong component of LLKC’s mentoring, as it is one of the most important investments their program participants can make in a successful future.\n\nCurrently there are about 120 students in the youth program and 20 in the adult program. Latina Leaders of Kern County has long passed the 500-mark of young women who have completed the program. And, if LLKC success is measured by the success of their program attendees, they can take bows all around, as all twenty-three recent graduates are headed off to college in the fall. “We have girls going to UCLA, USC – and one to Notre Dame,” says Esquibias.\n\nThere are cultural obstacles to overcome that makes this accomplishment so significant.\n\n“Many Hispanic parents are worried for us to go away to college; it’s difficult for them to let go,” says Chelsea. “But as they drop the girls off at classes, they get to know us and we help them to understand how important education is for them,” she says.\n\nEach year a Certificate of Completion ceremony and dinner is held for those young women about to head out into the world of adulthood. Each graduate receives a Certificate of Completion and Congressional Recognition.  There were over 150 business sponsors, and students’ families and friends in attendance at this year’s graduation ceremony. Chelsea Esquibias was honored to speak to those in attendance about the importance of the LLKC program and the role of education in the lives of those about to graduate. Chelsea remembered the person in her life to inspire her toward success.\n\n“You just need one person in your life who can make all the difference in what you do, where you go next.”\n\nSJVC is proud that Chelsea is making sure that she is that ‘one person’ for so many others!', 'Bakersfield campus staffer helps young Latinas develop leadership qualities', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12412-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:41:27', '2014-09-25 22:41:27', '', 12412, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12412-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12805, 4, '2014-09-25 15:41:27', '2014-09-25 22:41:27', '[caption id="attachment_1517" align="alignleft" width="252"]<img class=" wp-image-1517  " style="margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 2px; border: black 1px solid;" title="Sue Smilie Janecek  " alt="Sue Smilie Janecek  " src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Sue-Smilie-Janecek-RESIZED.jpg" width="252" height="315" /> After years of volunteer work, Sue has finally been named Chairman of the Board for the Fresno chapter.[/caption]\n\nTen years of volunteering for the United Way of Fresno County has positioned SJVC’s own Sue Smilie-Janecek for an eventual position as Chairman of the Board for this local chapter. Smilie-Janecek assumed the reins on July 1st to begin her 2-year term.\n\nWhen Sue was first introduced to the local United Way, she was struck by the scope of the United Way’s commitment to and ability to help others. “I was so impressed at what they were trying to do to improve the quality of life for people in our community,” says Smilie-Janecek, who is San Joaquin Valley College’s Director of Research and Development.\n\nOver the years Smilie-Janecek has fulfilled many roles for United Way, including service on the Executive Committee, Secretary of the Board of Directors (two 2-year terms) and Vice Chair. In these roles Sue has provided hard work and leadership in the United Way’s Toys for Tots annual campaigns, live theatre production fundraisers – including 2011’s Shep’s Christmas Wish, which she produced.\n\nDuring her time here at <a title="San Joaquin Valley College " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/" target="_blank">SJVC,</a> Sue Smilie-Janecek has been the first to bring the college staff and students into United Way fundraising activities and events, which have benefitted both SJVC and this well-known community service provider. Our students have been both volunteers and recipients of the United Way’s many community program provisions. An example is the United Way’s Day of Caring, during which they organize hundreds of volunteers to provide services to the community, such as house repair/painting, garden planting, animal enclosure repair at the zoo and visits to patients in local hospitals.\n\nUnited Way’s 211 phone line connection, which handles non-life threatening emergencies, and Sparkpoint Center, a free community outreach program, are two community resources that provide assistance to hundreds of people throughout Fresno County. Supported by fundraisers, the 211 call line helps with emergencies such as home eviction, emergency food rations and social service issues. The Sparkpoint Center provides free services to those who meet lower income criteria, such as establishing a banking relationship, assisting with filing income tax returns and providing mortgage counseling.\n\n“The United Way’s Mission Statement to ‘improve quality of life in our community’ says it all,” says Smilie-Janecek. Her new responsibilities as Chairman of the Board put her in a position to help focus attention on their three primary areas of community impact: educational opportunities, access to healthcare and increasing income.\n\n“The staff and Board are very excited about Sue taking over during the next two years,” says Michael Alexander, President and CEO of United Way of Fresno County. “We are looking forward to her leadership and community connections, as she takes on the role as Chairman, working with the staff, Board and community partners to improve the lives of the people living in Fresno County.”', 'SJVC employee takes leadership role for United Way of Fresno Co.', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12406-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:41:27', '2014-09-25 22:41:27', '', 12406, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12406-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12806, 4, '2014-09-25 15:42:32', '2014-09-25 22:42:32', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Industrial-Technology.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1234" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Industrial-Technology-290x290.jpg" alt="Industrial Technology" width="290" height="290" /></a>Until now there has not been a major career training resource in the Lancaster-Palmdale region to provide manufacturing and aerospace companies with well-trained technical support.\n\nBeginning in July, <a title="SJVC" href="http://www.sjvc.edu">San Joaquin Valley College </a>(SJVC) will offer an accelerated <a title="Industrial Technology" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/industrial-technology/">Industrial Technology</a> (IT) program that will put highly-skilled technicians into pivotal roles in local plant operations. Industrial facilities and commercial plants depend on knowledgeable and sure-handed Industrial Technicians to ensure that operations run smoothly, efficiently and with minimal slow-down or shut-down. Inefficient systems and sub-standard machinery mean financial losses that negatively impact production – and jobs.\n\nSJVC’s IT program will combine classroom study with hands-on training in the functioning and maintenance of industrial equipment and operating systems. Particular emphasis will be placed on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), industrial electricity, power transmission and hydraulics. Graduates earn a Certificate or an Associate of Science degree.\n\n“Good candidates for the IT program should be good with their hands, have a high level of dexterity, some experience with wiring, high-powered machinery and some knowledge of math to pull from,” says Joel Morgan, SJVC’s Lancaster Campus Director.\n\nThe Industrial Technology program is very successful on other of the college’s 13-campuses throughout Central and Southern California.\n\nSan Joaquin Valley College worked with the local Chamber of Commerce, industrial employers and other local representatives to make certain that IT program graduates would fill an important need in the community. The new Industrial Technology program seems a perfect fit for the Antelope Valley region.\n\n“With the expansion of the Palmdale Highway and the high-speed rail breaking ground, these corridors will better connect Victorville to Lancaster/Palmdale and Los Angeles, and all the distribution centers along the way,” says Morgan. “Greater product movement and storage means more maintenance technicians will be needed to keep things running smoothly.”\n\nSJVC’s IT curriculum was designed to meet current employer needs and ensure graduate employability. Today’s industrial businesses are looking for well-trained technicians who can operate and maintain the specialized equipment that keeps their systems operational.  Graduates can expect to go to work as a Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Mechanic, Maintenance Manager or Electrician or a move up to Maintenance Engineer.\n\nSan Joaquin Valley College has offered career training programs throughout California since 1977. Its Lancaster campus opened in October, 2012 and offers a variety of Medical, Business and Technical programs. (Please see sjvc.edu.) For more information about SJVC’s Industrial Technology and other program, or for a tour of the campus, please call (661) 974-8282', 'Local Jr. College Introduces Industrial Technology Career Training Program', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12382-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:42:32', '2014-09-25 22:42:32', '', 12382, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12382-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12807, 4, '2014-09-25 15:43:09', '2014-09-25 22:43:09', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/SJVC-Bakersfield-Medical-Assisting-students-help-local-homeless-shelter.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3041" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/SJVC-Bakersfield-Medical-Assisting-students-help-local-homeless-shelter-300x228.jpg" alt="SJVC Bakersfield Medical Assisting students help local homeless shelter" width="300" height="228" /></a>The <a title="Click to learn more about SJVC''s Bakersfield campus." href="http://www.sjvc.edu/bakersfield" target="_blank">Bakersfield campus</a> Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting Club launched a campus-wide drive to raise funds for backpacks and school supplies for children at the Bakersfield Homeless Center (BHC).\n\n"We wanted to help out the children in our community," says <a title="Click to learn more about SJVC''s Medical Assistant program." href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-assistant" target="_blank">Medical Assisting</a> student, Stephanie Johnston. "There were so many children in need of a backpack and school supplies for the new school year, and we felt that we should contribute to that need."\n\nThe CAMA Club’s weekly food sales funded much-needed backpacks and supplies for children at the Center. "We know that our contribution made a difference to the children in need," says Stephanie.\n\nThe Bakersfield Homeless Center is a 174-bed facility that provides shelter, food and advocacy to those most in need – typically a single parent with children who have lost their home to personal or economic crisis.\n\n"Without the support and community partners such as the one we have with San Joaquin Valley College, we here at the Bakersfield Homeless Center would not be able to help our families and children," says Cindy Lyday, External Affairs Manager for the center. "We are grateful for the donation of backpacks made to our Back to School Backpack Drive and you helped us reach our goal of 500 backpacks!"\n\nMembers of the CAMA Club dropped off the collected backpacks at a local TV station.\n\n"BHC sleeps over 100 children a night and every school age child was thrilled when they got the chance to pick out the backpack they wanted for this school year," says Cindy. Excess backpacks are provided throughout the school year to new children needing the safety and comforts the Center provides.\n\nSJVC Bakersfield was happy to support Bakersfield Homeless Center’s mission.', 'CAMA Club Donates Backpacks to Kids at Shelter', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3043-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:43:09', '2014-09-25 22:43:09', '', 3043, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/3043-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12808, 4, '2014-09-25 15:43:09', '2014-09-25 22:43:09', '[caption id="attachment_3028" align="alignleft" width="300"]<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/eee.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3028" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/eee-300x204.png" alt="“These backpacks help young students to feel excited about going back to school,” says De Almeida." width="300" height="204" /></a> “These backpacks help young students to feel excited about going back to school,” says De Almeida.[/caption]\n\nThe American Medical Technologists Student Society on the <a title="SJVC Visalia Campus" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/visalia" target="_blank">Visalia campus</a> spearheaded a drive to collect funds and supplies for Back-to-School backpacks for kids involved in the local Boys and Girls Club.\n\nAMTSS Board members lead a 4-week collection campaign, which began early July and ended August 7th. Club members set a goal of providing thirty backpacks with supplies, but ended up with forty-four packs, bursting with binders, rulers, pens, pencils, paper and crayons for their young recipients.\n\nThe Dental Assisting Club donated $120, and Veronica Denton, a friend of an AMTSS Club member donated $100 with which more supplies were purchased. Visalia campus staff, faculty and students donated many of the back-to-school items, and the CSA Club donated laptop cases.\n\n“Students felt very excited and happy to be able to serve children in their community,” says Sujana De Almeida, Medical Assisting instructor and AMTSS Advisor.\n\nThe backpacks were taken to the Boys and Girls Club of Visalia on August 8th, where children who had been identified by the local club as being in need of school supplies, were waiting to choose their backpacks. “These backpacks help young students to feel excited about going back to school,” says De Almeida.\n\nAMTSS Board members include: Charles Shelley, President, Tameira Thomas, Vice President, Yer Vang, Secretary and Martha Ramirez, Treasurer. “They took the lead in this campaign and worked together as a team with all the other members of the AMTSS Club,” says Sujana.\n\nGoing back to school will be just a little easier for a few fortunate kids, thanks to the industrious efforts of the American Medical Technologists Student Society and a generous Visalia campus.', 'AMTSS Club spurs Back-to-School Donations', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3027-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:43:09', '2014-09-25 22:43:09', '', 3027, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/3027-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12809, 4, '2014-09-25 15:43:09', '2014-09-25 22:43:09', '<img class="alignleft wp-image-2970 size-medium" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Mauldin2-300x203.jpg" alt="Dental Hygiene" width="300" height="203" />Not everyone wants to work an 8:00 to 5:00, Monday through Friday job. For many, part-time is a better fit for their family demands, financial needs or a lifestyle already filled with special interests, hobbies or commitments.\n\nDental hygienists often enjoy the opportunity to work as many hours as they choose because many dental offices do not employ full-time dental hygienists. Some dental hygienists work a day or two for more than one office, which adds even greater flexibility to their schedules.\n\n“I have the best of both worlds,” says Melissa Mauldin who graduated from SJVC’s Dental Hygiene program in <a title="SJVC Visalia" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/visalia/" target="_blank">Visalia</a> almost eight years ago. “I am a career woman who also gets to spend a lot of time at home with my children.”\n\nWell-trained dental hygienists are in demand, which puts them in a position to command a comfortable salary. That higher salary compensates for a shorter work week.\n\n“If anything ever happened to my husband, I could financially support myself,” says Melissa, who is a Registered Dental Hygienist. “That’s always important to me.”\n\nMelissa found a couple of very important advantages to SJVC’s <a title="Dental Hygiene program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/dental-hygiene/" target="_blank">DH</a> program: The A.S. Degree program is only 16-months long, which puts qualified professionals into the workforce much sooner than other programs, and enrollment qualifications are based on completion of prerequisites, good grades and an interview process that determines strong motivation and compatibility of the Dental Hygiene program candidate.\n\n“I researched different Dental Hygiene programs in my area and was happy to find that SJVC was not based on the lottery system,” says Melissa. “I did not want to worry about getting picked.”\n\nThe enrollment process is streamlined to meet student needs and get them into class as soon as they are ready. Successful completion of the DH program is also student-focused. Externships allow soon-to-be-graduates to work in the real-world so that they can acclimate to their profession’s environment and further hone their patient skills.\n\nGraduates from SJVC’s Dental Hygiene program sit for their National Board exams to become Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH). There is a lot of preparation for students so that they do well all along the way, far in advance of this important exam.\n\n“At SJVC, if you start to struggle with a class, a teacher will pull you aside and tutor you,” says Melissa. “They don’t want to see you go below a B. They give you a lot of help to get ready for your National Boards.”\n\nMelissa was happy with the end result. “My class got a 100% pass rate on the National Board Exam.”\n\nA career as a dental hygienist is attractive to many, not only for the opportunity to work part-time, but to work in a pristine environment with a group of professionals who provided much-needed service and education to their patients.\n\n“You have to have people skills and be prepared to work with a lot of different personalities,” says Melissa. “It is important that you are a team player because it’s not just you; you’re working with a doctor, office manager and dental assistants.”\n\nFor those considering a career as a dental hygienist, Melissa has some good advice: “If you don’t know exactly what a Registered Dental Hygienist does, you should go to a dental office and job shadow; ask a hygienist questions and actually see what we do.”\n\nDental hygienists perform services, such as teeth cleaning, sealants, treatments and x-rays, as well as provide education that promotes oral health and proper nutrition. “I enjoy educating my patients and making sure their mouths are healthy,” says Melissa.\n\nGood patient interaction is essential to success as a dental hygienist. Sometimes, a lot of patience is required.\n\n“Some patients, especially children, are nervous about being in a dental office, and you have to talk them through things to help them to be comfortable,” says Melissa. “You can’t be frustrated and must just stay calm,” while trying to stay on a schedule for the next patient.\n\n“I think it’s a great career,” says Melissa. “I like to be around people and work with other people.”\n\nLife as a dental hygienist is full of responsibility, professionalism and service to others. It is also a life of greater freedom.', 'Flex your career muscle', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12542-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:43:09', '2014-09-25 22:43:09', '', 12542, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12542-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12810, 4, '2014-09-25 15:43:09', '2014-09-25 22:43:09', '<img class="alignleft wp-image-2934 size-medium" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Madera_shooped_b3-300x158.jpg" alt="SJVC Madera" width="300" height="158" />Modesto was the last <a title="SJVC" href="http://www.sjvc.edu" target="_blank">SJVC</a> campus to open in the Central San Joaquin Valley – and that was ten years ago. Southern California has been the go-to for new campus sites in communities that offered the perfect balance of employers in need of well-trained professionals and residents interested in quality career education and training.\n\nThe newest campus, located in Madera, gives SJVC that home-grown feel that plays to the very roots of SJVC’s beginning, 37-years ago in Visalia. Madera is just 65-miles north of Visalia and shares Fwy 99 as their primary access corridor.\n\n“I’m so happy we are finally opening another campus in Central California where we have, for so many years, been successful in providing our Valley community with qualified professionals,” says Mike Perry, SJVC’s CEO and co-owner.\n\nThe new <a title="SJVC Madera" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/madera" target="_blank">Madera</a> campus is 8,000 square feet of tremendous potential in the Madera Market Place business park, across the street from the Madera fairgrounds and with easy access from Fwy 99. The retail center is anchored by Walmart and Pak-n-Save, and its high visibility and natural foot traffic in the area make the campus an easy drop-in for those interested in career exploration.\n\nCalls from Madera residents have been coming in for years, asking SJVC to consider their city for a future campus site.\n\n“With our Fresno campus of many years, we are well established and have a recognized reputation in an area where we have the strongest footprint,” says Mr. Perry. “Madera’s growth is stunning, and they deserve their own college campus, especially given the number of students now traveling to Fresno from the Madera area.”\n\nThe Madera campus is offering <em><a title="Business Administration program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/business-administration/" target="_blank">Business Administration</a>, <a title="Medical Assistant program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-assistant/" target="_blank">Medical Assisting </a></em>and <a title="Medical Office program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-office/" target="_blank"><em>Medical Office </em></a>certificate programs with the option to continue studies toward an AS degree on the Fresno or Modesto campus, or the Online division.\n\nThe new campus’s primary building is currently undergoing renovation in preparation for the first classes scheduled to begin September 22<sup>nd</sup>.\n\nProspective students are already visiting the temporary office, near the campus site, and submitting applications for admission.\n\nMadera is lucky number 13!  If you know someone in Madera County, tell them this is their chance to have a piece of Valley history – and an exciting career. Start it up:  559-302-1134.', 'Welcome Madera!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12537-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:43:09', '2014-09-25 22:43:09', '', 12537, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12537-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12811, 4, '2014-09-25 15:43:09', '2014-09-25 22:43:09', '<img class="alignleft wp-image-2861 size-medium" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140603_105607b-300x147.jpg" alt="Mike Perry and Dental Hygiene Class" width="300" height="147" />When Mike Perry, SJVC’s co-owner and CEO, drops in on a class, there is usually a hush at his sudden presence and the unexpected interruption of class work. But it does not stay quiet for long. The <a title="SJVC San Diego" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/san-diego/" target="_blank">San Diego</a> campus’ <a title="Dental Hygiene program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/dental-hygiene/" target="_blank">Dental Hygiene</a> students were surprised at the sight of the top college executive standing in their classroom, three hundred miles away from his corporate office in Visalia.\n\n“How is it going?” Mr. Perry asks, opening up the floor to some honest interaction. Nods and “good” meet his question. “Are we working you hard?” he follows up. Groans ripple the aisles, as the universal expression of students hard at work.\n\nThat is what college is all about: working hard to achieve something of value; something that will propel students toward a more successful future. Mike Perry explains. “You are working hard because it’s college. That is why we hang our degrees on the wall – and you will too, because you worked hard for it. Things that come easy to us in life; we don’t usually display them on the wall,” he says.\n\nA few students jumped in at the opportunity to ask SJVC’s CEO a few questions. This is the part Mike Perry loves. “I’m there to get the real stuff, and the best way to find out how things are going is to walk in there and ask,” he says. “Their responses – and more importantly, the energy of the class – give me a sense of the satisfaction of the students, as well as the rigor of the program.”\n\n“It’s great that Mr. Perry does that and gives students the opportunity they might not have, otherwise, to meet him,” says Danya Sanchez, Administrative Assistant/Registrar. “The students felt very comfortable talking with him and he seemed to really appreciate their questions and feedback.”\n\nMany layers of systems and support separate owners and top executive staff from those whose education goals and successes they strive daily to serve. “I feel it is very important to bypass those layers to ask students directly how they are doing in their education,” says Perry. “It gives me a sense of everything from their morale to level of professionalism.”\n\nHis last question for the junior level DH class: “Are you getting your money’s worth?”  He was rewarded with smiles, nods and a few whoops of affirmation.\n\n“It was a nice interaction with the students; they were engaging and had good questions,” says Perry. “It made me proud to have them in our institution, and I thanked them for attending SJVC.”\n\n“The students felt that he created a welcoming presence on campus,” says Danya. “It definitely created quite a buzz.”\n\nA spontaneous photo-op found lots of smiles all around.', 'Surprise visit a nice break for Dental Hygiene students', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12528-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:43:09', '2014-09-25 22:43:09', '', 12528, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12528-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12812, 4, '2014-09-25 15:43:09', '2014-09-25 22:43:09', '[caption id="attachment_2853" align="alignleft" width="225"]<img class="wp-image-2853 size-medium" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/IMG_45658576497847b-225x300.jpg" alt="Anna Gonzales" width="225" height="300" /> Thyroid cancer survivor Anna with her brother, Angel.[/caption]\n\n<a title="Medical Assistant program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-assistant/" target="_blank">Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting</a> student Maira Ruiz has known Anna Gonzales since they met in a 7<sup>th</sup> grade Bakersfield classroom; that means 17-years of girl giggles, difficult life experiences and everything in between.\n\nThe hardest time came when Anna was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2011. Anna underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatments and is now, gratefully, cancer-free.\n\nAnna may be done with cancer, but she is still very much involved in helping others still struggling to conquer this pervasive disease.  Most recently Anna set a goal for herself to raise $800 for the American Cancer Society’s <em>Relay for Life</em>. The local Wasco/Shafter event was held at the Wasco High School football field on April 24<sup>th</sup>. Participants started the race/walk at 8:00 AM and walked, rested, and walked some more all through the night, until the next morning. Booths were set up to educate the public and raise funds for the American Cancer Society.\n\nAnna invited everyone she knew to participate by joining the race or raising funds to help the cause.\n\nAnna hoped to raise $800 for her team, A Walk for Beauty.\n\nMaira could not be there for the race, but she could help Anna reach her fundraising goal.\n\nAs president of the campus CAMA Club, Maira told the club about her friend, Anna, her struggle with cancer and her need for financial support for her team’s <em>Relay for Life</em>.\n\n“The club agreed, with excitement on their faces,” says CAMA Club Advisor, Steven Prince, “and the wheels began turning on how to raise the money for such an important cause.”\n\nThe 25-plus CAMA Club members have a reputation for great food sales at break time on campus, so food sales was a given. They also did dress-down days and gave participating students silicone wristbands with “A Walk for Beauty – Relay for Life’ imprinted in support of the event and Anna’s team.\n\nIn just one week before the race was to take place, the CAMA Club raised $1,000 for Anna which, combined with $400 she had raised on her own, gave her $600 over her goal.\n\n“I am so proud of the club for their teamwork and commitment to the club in helping out the community in <a title="SJVC Bakersfield" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/" target="_blank">Bakersfield</a>,” says Mr. Prince.\n\nMaira was excited to give Anna the good news. “Anna was very grateful – and amazed that we raised that much money in so short of time,” says Maira. “It made us all feel good about helping her and an organization that helps so many others.”\n\nFriendships have a way of doing that.', 'A friend in need…finds a friend indeed', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12527-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:43:09', '2014-09-25 22:43:09', '', 12527, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12527-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12813, 4, '2014-09-25 15:45:35', '2014-09-25 22:45:35', '[caption id="attachment_2088" align="alignleft" width="300"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-2088" title="SJVC San Diego Volunteers" alt="SJVC San Diego Volunteers" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-3-300x224.jpg" width="300" height="224" /> SJVC students and staff volunteered their time and expertise to help provide dental care to the many who would otherwise go without.[/caption]\n\nMany of San Diego’s homeless and low-income families in need of dental care spent the night in a huge tent outside the Del Mar Fairground’s Exhibit Hall for a first-in-line advantage to participate in the 3-day <i>California Dental Association Cares</i> event. Aimed at providing much needed dental care to those who cannot afford it, <i>CDA Cares</i>, sponsored by the California Dental Association Foundation, served over 2,200 patients during this December 6-8 event.\n\nSJVC’s <a title="SJVC San Diego" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/san-diego/" target="_blank">San Diego</a> campus, whose <a title="Dental Hygiene program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/dental-hygiene/" target="_blank">Dental Hygiene</a> program is its exclusive career training offering, participated at all levels of service for this event, which included medical triage (to screen participants for medical eligibility for services), dental triage, x-rays, dental hygiene (cleaning), fillings, extractions and impressions for dentures.\n\nEvery Dental Hygiene student – including those who just began their first class the week before – along with every faculty and staff member from the San Diego campus, joined in the effort to bring dental care to those in need. Beginning and senior students benefited from direct interaction with patients, as well as the enormous satisfaction they gained from their volunteer experience.\n\n“Our new students were motivated to learn so they can continue to help others, and the more experienced students are excited to graduate and be able to give back to the communities they are living in,” says Jean Honny, Campus Director and DH Program Director.  “One student said, ‘I think I got more out of this experience than the patients did. ‘It really felt good to help someone in need.’”\n\nThe California Dental Association Foundation, who puts on this event as least twice a year in CA, estimates that as many as 10 million Californians do not receive dental care because they are uninsured due to job loss or they are homeless, as are many military veterans. Many children are left out, as their families struggle in low-income jobs without dental benefits.\n\nOver 100 dental chairs were provided, including 24 devoted to dental hygiene and 12 to pediatric dentistry, along with sterilization areas to keep instruments at the ready. Nurses and EMTs were on site to provide emergency response, if needed. The event filled the entire convention center exhibit hall.\n\nThroughout the three days, long lines of patients wound their way through screening, examinations and treatments toward much–needed reparation and healthier dental hygiene.\n\nMore than 1,700 dental health professionals and volunteers provided approximately $1.62 million in dental services to those in greatest need and most unable to afford them.\n\n“Everyone we treated was so grateful,” says Jean Honny, Campus Director and DH Program Director. “At the end, our students were giving people our phone number so they could come here and continue treatment.”\n\nSJVC is proud to have sponsored this event by donating funds to operate a dental chair, as well as provided staff, faculty and students in support of such a heartfelt community need.', 'Entire Campus and Dental Hygiene program volunteer for dental health event', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12472-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:45:35', '2014-09-25 22:45:35', '', 12472, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12472-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12814, 4, '2014-09-25 15:46:47', '2014-09-25 22:46:47', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_1818.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1142" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_1818-290x290.jpg" alt="IMG_1818" width="290" height="290" /></a><a title="Medical Assisting Program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-assistant/" target="_blank">Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting</a> students at the <a title="SJVC Bakersfield" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/" target="_blank">Bakersfield</a> campus have been working hard these last few months to raise money through bake sales and food sales for <i>The Forgotten Initiative </i>for their local Kern County Foster Children agency. Spearheaded by the CAMA Club, fundraising activities brought in over $1,000. so far for “Journey Bags”, backpacks that are filled with necessities for those infants and children transitioning from an unsafe home to foster care.\n\nEvening CAMA students did such an incredible job of raising the greatest share of money for the bags that “the CAMA Club wanted to give something back to the evening students for their support and donations to this important cause,” says Steven Prince, CAMA instructor and Club Advisor. They decided to surprise them with a ‘Thank-you Dinner’ to show their appreciation.  Almost 150-students and faculty enjoyed hot dogs, chips, sodas and home-made desserts. Evening CAMA student, Pristina Moreno, couldn’t remember day students ever providing dinner for evening students, so it was quite a treat for all.\n\nThe fundraising has been so successful that the CAMA Club has decided to extend fundraising for <i>The Forgotten Initiative’s </i>Journey Bags until the end of April. The backpacks are filled with items such as toothbrush and toothpaste, towel, wash cloth, body wash, socks, blanket, a stuffed animal (for younger kids) and a journal for older kids to express their thoughts, fears and hopes for their future. Each backpack also includes a personal note written by a CAMA student, offering encouragement.\n\nThe CAMA Club is looking forward to presenting a number of filled Journey Bags to the Kern County Foster Children agency at the completion of the campaign.', 'CAMA Club Rewards Evening Students For Support', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12372-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:46:47', '2014-09-25 22:46:47', '', 12372, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12372-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12815, 4, '2014-09-25 15:47:20', '2014-09-25 22:47:20', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/CAMA-PICTURE.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1079" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/CAMA-PICTURE-290x290.jpg" alt="CAMA PICTURE" width="290" height="290" /></a>When students at the Lancaster campus walked into Ms. Beneby’s classroom last Wednesday, a feeling of nervousness and excitement was in the air. <a title="Medical Assistant" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-assistant/">Medical Assisting </a>(MA) students were told that this week they would assist a medical provider in applying and removing sutures (stitches) from a healing laceration. In preparation for this lab, students were to bring in a pig’s foot, the specimen selected to receive the procedure. Although, a pig’s foot may seem unconventional, it is actually the perfect material for students to use in training because the skin is extremely similar to that of a human. Students would be able to test their skills on material that closely replicates the properties of human skin. MA students jumped at the chance to have this real-life experience and practice this valuable skill.\n\nJust as they would when at work in a medical office, students performed a surgical scrub and ''gowned-up'', ensuring physical protection with surgical masks, gowns, caps, and gloves. The class learned the importance of sterilization and protection from transferred contaminants, for both patient and medical provider safety. Protective gear and sterilized instruments  are a large part of that safety precaution. With the students professionally outfitted and poised with proper tools, the wound treatment and suturing began.\n\nUnder their supervising instructor''s watchful eyes and instructive voice, students kept steady hands, as they exercised and explored different techniques for this procedure. In this simulation, one student assisted a student-doctor who applied sutures to the specimen, while another student dabbed the bleeding laceration with gauze. What began at the start of the lab as many nervous students uncertain about what to do, ended with many who had gained a great deal of confidence in their new-found abilities. Ms. Beneby''s calm instruction put the students at ease and helped them to become comfortable with the ins and outs of suturing. (A little stitching pun.) At the end of the procedure, students were reluctant to get rid of their little lab subjects that had become a symbol of this medical milestone and their fun at its mastering.\n\n“Excitement with a side of fear,” is how one student described her feelings going in to this lab. Students were up for the challenge of the assignment and knew that one day soon they would be doing this as a common service of their chosen profession. Keeping up their skills now will only make working in a medical office easier when they eventually step into that role. Student’s know that the training they receive in class will benefit them in the work place and give them a huge advantage when competing for top medical assisting positions once they graduate.', 'This Little Piggy Went To...Lab', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12363-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:47:20', '2014-09-25 22:47:20', '', 12363, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12363-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12816, 4, '2014-09-25 15:47:20', '2014-09-25 22:47:20', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gg.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-129" title="gg" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gg-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>Several students, faculty and staff welcomed members of the Board of Governors at the <a title="SJVC Bakersfield" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/">Bakersfield campus</a> this month for the Board of Governor’s meeting.  The students were thrilled at the opportunity and were able to lead tours of the campus after a time of mingling and talking with members of the board.\n\n“When I enrolled, I never thought I would get to meet the owners of the school or the Board,” said Sadie Spring, a Therapeutic Massage student.  “It was a great experience I hope to be able to do again.”  Sadie was impressed with how eager all the board members were to speak with the students.   Sadie especially enjoyed speaking with Board member Nina Clancy and Nina’s enthusiasm in spending time with students.\n\n<a title="Medical Assistant" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-assistant/">Medical Assisting</a> student and ASB president Ana Cisneros mentioned she didn’t know what the Board of Governors was at first and was really nervous to meet them.  However, she also said everyone she spoke with made her feel comfortable.  Ana was impressed how the members took the initiative to speak with every student and she felt a connection with Mike Perry because he was interested in her involvement with ASB.  “He thanked me for trying to make the school better for the students.  I really appreciated that,” Ana said.  In the end Ana enjoyed the experience very much and hoped she made a good impression on behalf of the school, ASB and the <a title="Medical Office" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-office/">CAMA program</a>.', 'Bakersfield Hosts October Board of Governors Meeting', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12282-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:47:20', '2014-09-25 22:47:20', '', 12282, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12282-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12817, 4, '2014-09-25 15:47:48', '2014-09-25 22:47:48', 'A dozen <a title="SJVC Bakersfield" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/" target="_blank">SJVC Bakersfield</a> students of the <a title="Medical Office program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-office/" target="_blank">Health Care Insurance Specialist/Medical Office</a> programs were invited to tour the Hall Ambulance Facility in Bakersfield recently. Business instructor, Michael Rugnao, arranged the field trip for his Medical Office Principles class, and Career Services Advisor, Stephanie Rubio attended, as well.\n\n[caption id="attachment_2438" align="alignleft" width="300"]<img class="wp-image-2438 size-medium" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Halldispatch2-300x141.jpg" alt="VIP Tour" width="300" height="141" /> Students tour the Hall Ambulance Facility in Bakersfield.[/caption]\n\n“This was the first time Hall Ambulance has opened their doors for students to tour,” says Mr. Rugnao. “They seemed to be as excited as we were!”\n\nHall Ambulance, owned by Bakersfield Mayor Harvey Hall, has been an extern site and has hired many SJVC graduates over the years in various positions from EMTs to medical billing specialists.\n\n“We have an outstanding relationship with Hall Ambulance,” says Rugnao. “They value our students as externs and, eventually, as employees.”\n\nThe tour included a roundtable discussion where various supervisors explained their department roles and responsibilities, as well as the qualifications and job responsibilities of their employees.\n\n“Everyone that spoke was really helpful,” says student Samantha Martinez. “I learned so much and it got me excited for what I am going to get into in a couple of months.”\n\nTracy Burnside, who has worked for Hall Ambulance since graduating from SJVC’s HCIS program in 2001, talked about her position within the company and how SJVC prepared her for that role. Speakers provided tips on what students should focus on in school to prepare them to work at Hall’s.\n\n“I have worked with Hall Ambulance for over 13 years now and in all the time I''ve worked with them they have been an exceptional extern site as well as employer to our students/grads,” says Stephanie Rubio. “It always makes me happy to see my graduates at work in their environment.”\n\nThe tour of the facility included viewing the command/dispatch center – the control center of operations – where the most advanced technology is in full operation.\n\n“My experience with the Hall Ambulance field trip was very helpful for me now that I will be starting my externship next mod,” says Michelle Sanchez. “It really opened my eyes.”\n\nThe last stop of the tour was the business office. “We continued to run into former students, now employed by Hall Ambulance,” says Rugnao.\n\nSJVC students seemed at ease in this environment and were encouraged to see so many of their academic peers in their midst who were well-established in their careers.\n\n“The experience seemed to encourage them to work even harder in the classroom,” says Mr. Rugnao. “It was invaluable for the students to make the connection from what they are studying in the classroom and how it will be applied in the real world.”\n\nAnd, Hall Ambulance got a peek at a few of their future employees, no doubt.', 'Hall pass gives students VIP tour', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12515-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:47:48', '2014-09-25 22:47:48', '', 12515, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12515-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(12818, 4, '2014-09-25 15:48:17', '2014-09-25 22:48:17', '[caption id="attachment_2948" align="alignright" width="300"]<img class="wp-image-2948 size-medium" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/steveCollins-464-300x195.jpg" alt="Criminal Justice Corrections" width="300" height="195" /> One of SJVC''s most popular programs has returned to the Modesto campus.[/caption]\n\nThe <a title="SJVC Modesto" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/modesto/" target="_blank">Modesto</a> campus is excited to have one of its most sought after programs back after a hiatus of several months. The 14-month, AS degree, <a title="Criminal Justice: Corrections program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/criminal-justice-corrections/" target="_blank">Criminal Justice Corrections</a> program is back by popular demand from the corrections industry to help fill a tremendous need for well-trained personnel created by:\n<ul>\n	<li>Prison realignment that sends low-level offenders back to county jails</li>\n	<li>Overpopulated state prisons that transfer inmates back to county jails for continued incarceration</li>\n	<li>General increase in inmate census</li>\n	<li>New jail construction, which requires additional personnel</li>\n</ul>\nThe CJC program always attracts attention from students on campus, especially when you see CJC students outside practicing drills, such as weaponless defense tactics, baton training, arrest/control techniques, firearms use (non-discharge, except at firing range) and emergency First Aid/CPR.\n\nTraining also includes specialty areas of interest and responsibility, such as crime scene investigation, evidence recovery, and crime analysis – all those intriguing <em>CSI</em> elements that make this career perfect for those who have lots of natural curiosity and just cannot rest until the mystery is solved.\n\n“Law enforcement is intended to reflect the community it serves, so most anyone can apply,” says Donald Martin, CJC Program Director on the Modesto campus. There are some important qualifications, however. The best CJC candidates:\n<ul>\n	<li>Are people-oriented and work well with others</li>\n	<li>Is motivated to work in the criminal justice corrections field</li>\n	<li>One who is in, or can get in, good physical condition</li>\n	<li>Who have no felony convictions</li>\n	<li>Who are disciplined and ready to work toward their career goal</li>\n</ul>\nA unique benefit to SJVC’s CJC program is POST (Peace Officers Standard of Training) academy training, which few other colleges or Corrections training facilities provide. This means that employers, such as county jails do not have to spend tight budget funds to put new hires through this required training.  This makes SJVC’s CJC graduates in much greater demand.\n\nAnother advantage for SJVC CJC students is a PC 832 (Penal Code) certificate they earn during training, which is required for peace officer status and California Standards and Training adult core correctional officer and Core academy recognized by the California County Sheriff’s departments.\n\n“I got ahead of a lot of other people in the hiring process because I already had the Core Academy,” says Javier Arteaga, who graduated from SJVC’s CJC program several years ago. “I was placed as No. 1 in seniority because of it and was already working in the field while the other 19 new hires were going through the Academy.”\n\n“Our CJC graduates are ready to work in all counties in California when they finish the program,” says Mr. Martin. “County corrections facilities will not have to pay for their Core training and wish we had more graduates to send them right now.”\n\nThe CJC program in Modesto is scheduled to re-open in September. There will be a workshop on July 23 with representatives from the corrections community and previous CJC graduates on hand to talk with prospective students and their families and friends.\n\nThe Modesto campus is located at 5380 Pirrone Rd., Salida, CA and can be reached at 209-809-2125. The CJC program will be offered evenings, Monday-Thursday.\n\nIf you know someone who is a good fit for a career in the criminal justice field and who lives near the Modesto area, let them know about this popular program.', 'Criminal Justice Corrections program is back', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12539-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:48:17', '2014-09-25 22:48:17', '', 12539, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12539-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12819, 4, '2014-09-25 15:48:32', '2014-09-25 22:48:32', '[caption id="attachment_2051" align="alignleft" width="300"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-2051" title="A corporate Holiday" alt="A corporate Holiday" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/photo3_edit2-300x181.jpg" width="300" height="181" /> What does this enigmatic bunch do for the holiday season?[/caption]\n\nBehind the scenes at San Joaquin Valley College works a committed group of individuals, people who skirt the spotlight, hiding from attention, and yet their work is undeniably vital. The crew of the Central Administrative Office toil tirelessly to keep the college on track.\n\nBut the holidays are upon us, which begs the question: what do these mysterious people do? How do the admissions specialists, the accountants, the human resources team, the marketers, and the rest celebrate the holidays around the office?\n\nEvery year, of course, is the requisite Christmas party, which is held at varying locations each year. One year the party was even held in a tent in the company parking lot. But the party is significant for other reasons.\n\nAt the start of each holiday gathering, each new employee hired that year is introduced, given a warm welcome, and a gentle ribbing. After the new hires are sufficiently roasted before the company, the year’s charity donation is presented, collected and funded by the employees and donated under the Perry family name. Every year, the staff decides on a special charity to support that Christmas.\n\nIn fact, charity would seem to be a big part of the corporate Christmas. In past years, employees have donated their time and effort to good causes. Some would help supply food and subsequently serve it as Sister Ursula’s food mission. Other times, they visited Happy Trails Riding Academy and repaint surfaces, or, sometimes, clean the horse stalls.\n\nLast year, the employees erected a Giving Tree in the office. Each ornament was for a family in need, and each employee took one and bought them something special.\n\nBut there is fun (and treats) around the office as well. For years, Judy has brought homemade cookies to share, a tradition her coworkers will not be happy to ever see go.\n\n“She can never stop now,” said an anonymous source, greedily eyeing her plate of cookies.\n\nEach department may have its own special traditions as well. The Academic Affairs department held a secret Santa. There were three stages. The first stage consisted of useful office supplies. The second was littered with decidedly less practical gifts, like fuzzy reindeer antlers. The third was a cutthroat competition to steal and trade from the gifts given to get the silliest or most fun item.\n\nOne year, a station to make custom ornaments was held. It was not optional. Everyone in the office was required to make an ornament, under penalty of otherwise being the office Scrooge, or worse, Grinch.\n\nSo, when you think of the Central Administrative Office, try to imagine the festive side.', 'Holidays at the Central Office', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12466-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:48:32', '2014-09-25 22:48:32', '', 12466, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12466-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12820, 4, '2014-09-25 15:48:32', '2014-09-25 22:48:32', '[caption id="attachment_2017" align="alignleft" width="165"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-2017" title="Admissions Advisor Nia Hajenga with Modesto''s Giving Tree" alt="Admissions Advisor Nia Hajenga with Modesto''s Giving Tree" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/PhotoGrid_1386715535257-1-copy-165x300.jpg" width="165" height="300" /> Both Modesto and Bakerfield have Giving Tree programs to provide for the family''s of students in need.[/caption]\n\nAcross the state, SJVC campuses have been preparing for the holidays by starting their own charitable programs. A popular one is the Giving Tree, which has popped up at several campuses including <a title="SJVC Bakersfield" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/" target="_blank">Bakersfield</a> and <a title="SJVC Modesto" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/modesto/" target="_blank">Modesto</a>.\n\n“It’s just something we do to make our students more welcome,” says Bakersfield Dean of Student Services Melissa Gonzales.\n\nStarting in November, students and faculty nominate children of families that may not receive presents due to financial stress at home. Often these are the children of SJVC students in need of a little holiday help.\n\nWish lists are written up for each of the children, listing clothing sizes and gender. With this information, the faculty makes a tag for each child. Tags are then placed on a Christmas tree.\n\nInstructors have a few weeks to take a tag, or two, and buy that child a gift.\n\nThis holiday help has become something of a tradition on a few SJVC campuses. <a title="SJVC Antelope Valley" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/antelope-valley/" target="_blank">SJVC Lancaster</a> started their efforts this year and both the Modesto and Bakersfield campuses have been holding Giving Tree programs for several years now.\n\nIn Modesto, this year’s tree had 28 tags for 28 children. Bakersfield had 38.\n\nAt least there used to be that many.\n\nIn Modesto, all of the tags have already been taken, and gifts are being bought -- but not only by faculty. A few students took it upon themselves to take a tag and help out their fellow students’ families.\n\n”I’m incredibly impressed with our community’s generosity,” said Modesto Evening Dean Alyssa Bahr. She noted that their contributions went “above and beyond” her expectations.\n\nAfter these couple weeks, the presents will all be collected and one lucky SJVC faculty member will dress up as Santa and give the presents to their intended recipients.\n\nThe students are very appreciative of their community’s good will.\n\n“It has enabled me to not worry about not having anything for my son this Christmas,” said one student. “This year is definitely going to be even more special for us because of this amazing opportunity!”\n\nThe Giving Tree is just one more way SJVC staff and students can help their community and prove themselves the model citizens they are.\n\n“I’m really proud of my students,” said Alyssa.\n\nAnd she has great reason to be.', 'The Spirit of Giving', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12460-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:48:32', '2014-09-25 22:48:32', '', 12460, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12460-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12821, 4, '2014-09-25 15:48:45', '2014-09-25 22:48:45', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Modesto-tshirt-sales-ORIGINAL.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1477" alt="SJVC Facebook Photo" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Modesto-tshirt-sales-ORIGINAL.jpg" width="290" height="290" /></a>December T-shirt sales will benefit students at the <a title="SJVC Antelope Valley" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/antelope-valley/" target="_blank">Lancaster campus</a> in a very personal way.\n\nTheir Christmas Angel Tree will glitter with little paper angels that many students-in-need hope will be chosen by someone willing to make their child’s holiday a little brighter. Each paper angel is a request for a small gift for a boy or girl, each making their own sacrifices for a parent to be in school.\n\nEach anonymous paper angel will indicate a child’s gender and wish for any one of three items listed.  The real-life angel (benefactor) will pick an angel, decide on the gift and bring the purchase to the campus Student Relief Fund where the gift will be matched to the child and wrapped for the student/parent to pick up before the holiday break.\n\nThe Student Relief Fund will use the proceeds from December t-shirt sales to supplement those gift requests already met by staff, faculty and students.\n\n“Our students are working so hard in class that we hope this is something that helps them during this time of year,” says Victoria Gutierrez, Dean of Student Services/Academic Dean.\n\nMany students struggle to make ends meet while going to school, and appreciate any assistance that can be provided – especially if it benefits their children. The holidays can be particularly difficult for everybody.\n\nEach month $1.00 from every sale of a ‘motivational’ tee benefits a different campus. And, sales are going great for these popular tees with messages of commitment, inspiration, humor and insight. They are particularly popular to wear for dress-down days and SJVC casual events.\n\nEveryone can help the Lancaster campus raise money for their Student Relief Fund. Browse the selections at <a href="https://wwwfacebook.com/sjvcs/app%20515661228485859">https://wwwfacebook.com/sjvcs/app 515661228485859</a>.  T-shirts can be purchased for $6.00, using PayPal or a credit card on SJVC’s Facebook page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sjvcs">www.facebook.com/sjvcs</a>.  There is no charge for shipping if you pick up your purchase at your career services office; otherwise it is $4.00 to send it elsewhere. SJVC is selling the T-shirts to you at cost – plus a dollar donation to a fellow campus.\n\nLet’s show some support for our students whose children need just a little more holiday spirit…SJVC style!', 'Angels are hard at work on the Lancaster campus', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12456-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:48:45', '2014-09-25 22:48:45', '', 12456, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12456-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12822, 4, '2014-09-25 15:48:45', '2014-09-25 22:48:45', '[caption id="attachment_1771" align="alignleft" width="290"]<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1771 " title="Marathoners swarm the finish line" alt="Marathoners swarm the finish line" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Screen-Shot-2013-11-04-at-10.52.11-AM-290x290.png" width="290" height="290" /> Thousands took part in the marathon, including a number from SJVC''s faculty and staff.[/caption]\n\nIt has been a long but rewarding 7-months of fundraising and physical conditioning for Team SJVC as they prepared for the Nike Women’s San Francisco Marathon held on Oct. 20<sup>th</sup>. The marathon, which benefits the Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society (LLS) through the Team in Training (TNT) program attracted over 30,000 runners. Some members of Team SJVC opted to support and run in TNT’s Disneyland Half Marathon held on Labor Day\n\nTeam SJVC will tell you that the effort they made for LLS was well worth it.\n\n“Condition training schedules were 3-days a week, along with meetings scheduled for fundraising and nutrition counseling,” says Carole Brown, Team SJVC member. The team also put a lot of energy into fundraising that included dress-down days, marathon sponsorships and a rummage sale, which brought in $1,000.\n\nSeven TNT members from SJVC were part of the March sign-up to run in one of the two half marathon races (13.1 miles), and each made a personal pledge to raise $2,700 for LLS. As hard as the workout schedules were, fundraising was just as difficult.\n\n“Asking for money is one of the most difficult things for team members to do, but our LLS volunteers and staff provide resources that allow participants to reach – and even surpass – their goals,” says Nicole Weatherford, TNT South Valley Campaign Specialist. All seven SJVC participants met their fundraising goal – and finished their races.\n\nProud SJVC TNT members are: <b><i>Carole Brown, Lauren Haney, Judy Petty, Mary Hansen, Liz Briseno, Alyssa Perry </i></b>and <b><i>Michelle Pimental</i></b>.\n\nAlyssa Perry, SJVC’s TNT Team Captain and Dean of Student Services for the Online campus, took her leadership role to the max. Alyssa raised over $6,550 of the $25,000 Team SJVC collected, and Liz Briseno went well beyond her initial pledge with $3,622. The South Valley total was around $80,000.\n\nThe Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society’s many fundraising campaigns, including TNT, work to provide financial assistance to individuals and families struggling with the emotional and financial burdens of fighting cancer. Donations are used to provide patient advocacy, insurance co-pay assistance, patient treatment and care and financial assistance to families of a cancer patient who need bus fare, housing and help with insurance costs. (See: www.LLS.org)\n\n“Team SJVC was very dedicated to fundraising for this cause,” says Weatherford. “They are a pillar of the health of our community.”\n\nIf SJVC runners were caught up in fundraising and training all these months, the true nature of their endeavor hit them as soon as they got to the S.F. Union Square starting line\n\n“I wasn’t prepared for how emotional it was,” says Carole Brown. “There were people with photos of someone they wanted to honor on the back of their shirts and others who you could tell were very ill, on the sidelines cheering us on,” she says. “More than a few of us cried.\n\nTeam SJVC wore orange arm bands that read, ‘Team Aarin’, in support of the 5-year old son of runner Michelle Pimental’s good friends Monica and Ricky Flores.  Few runners and supporters do not have a close friend or family member whose life has been affected or taken by cancer.\n\nThe team pushed through the emotion, the pain and the body fatigue to the Golden Gate Park finish line. With 90-coaches encouraging, hydrating and monitoring them along the route, they felt able to go the distance.\n\nRun times for each of the Team SJVC members felt irrelevant\n\n“You see the 13-mile marker and that last .1 mile feels like a lot,” says Carole Brown. “I was just happy to finish.”', 'Team SJVC runs for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12441-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:48:45', '2014-09-25 22:48:45', '', 12441, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12441-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12823, 4, '2014-09-25 15:48:46', '2014-09-25 22:48:46', '[caption id="attachment_1546" align="alignleft" width="203"]<img class=" wp-image-1546" style="margin-left: 3px; margin-right: 3px; border: black 1px solid;" title="SJVC Student Experiment " alt="SJVC Student Experiment " src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/mentos-and-soda-RESIZED1-226x300.jpg" width="203" height="270" /> Science doesn''t always need a labcoat, or even a lab.[/caption]\n\nImagine getting completely drenched by a 16 foot geyser of soda spouting into the air. When you look at it that way, hands on learning can be fun AND extremely beneficial. Mr. Morgan’s Introduction to Natural Science class on the <a title="SJVC Lancaster Campus " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/antelope-valley" target="_blank">Lancaster Campus</a> conducted an experiment in the last module with the simple tools of Mentos candy and soda.\n\n“We were trying to test chemical reactions; we did that by trying to see the different reactions there would be when we used different types of soda-diet and regular- and different kinds of Mentos –gum and mints,” says Mr. Morgan about the experiment\n\nThis experiment demonstrates the process of nucleation, which in laymen’s terms is the process of gas being released at an extremely rapid rate when certain elements interact.\n\n“It’s something safe and really fun,” says Mr. Morgan. “It gives you the ability to see first-hand how when you combine certain elements, that together they are really powerful.”\n\nThis messy experiment was both fun and beneficial. The hands-on aspect of the experiment allows students to have a better comprehension of the potential chemical reactions within the periodic table.\n\n“I am a firm believer that an individual can learn a lot more by doing hands on projects and procedures, I’m starting to look at things more differently because of [Mr. Morgan’s] Introduction to Natural Science class,” says student Diane Langhus.\n\nDiane was very surprised by the reaction of the experiment.\n\n“I truly couldn’t imagine the idea that a candy could cause such an effect on soda. I honestly was skeptical… I did think something was going to happen, but not to that extent.”\n\nKimberly Dreiling wasn’t surprised about the reaction, but rather at how quickly it went into effect.\n\n“I knew it was going to work, I had seen videos of the experiment but never done it in person,” says Kimberly, “When I put the non-coated Mentos into the soda bottle, I was thinking that the effect wouldn’t be so quick and before I finished dropping all of them into the bottle, the two elements had such a huge reaction… I didn’t have time to step back and before I knew it, the soda blasted right into the air hitting my forehead!”\n\nFace-on learning. It’s what we do here at <a title="San Joaquin Valley College " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/" target="_blank">SJVC</a> :)', 'Hands-on experiment generates explosive results ', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12410-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:48:46', '2014-09-25 22:48:46', '', 12410, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12410-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12824, 4, '2014-09-25 15:48:58', '2014-09-25 22:48:58', '<img class="alignleft  wp-image-1503" style="margin-left: 3px; margin-right: 3px; border: black 1px solid;" title="SJVC Board of Govenors Nina Clancy Woman of the Year" alt="SJVC Board of Govenors Nina Clancy Woman of the Year" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Nina-Clancy-Woman-of-the-Year-RESIZED.jpg" width="172" height="245" />Nina Clancy has put her mark on education in our community as head of two Montessori schools and – a little closer to home – as a member of <a title="San Joaquin Valley College " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/" target="_blank">SJVC</a>’s Board of Governors for the past few years.\n\nNina was recently recognized for her contributions and service, as well as leadership skills, by being named Woman of the Year by the <a title="SJVC Visalia Campus " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/visalia" target="_blank">Visalia </a>Chamber of Commerce. She and Man of the Year, Steve Solomon, were honored at the 60th Annual Awards Celebration held at the Visalia Convention Center last week. “I am humbled to be a part of this community, and I’m honored with this award,” says Nina.\n\nSJVC’s President, Mark Perry, is not surprised at her recognition, having spent the last 20-years serving on boards, campaigns and community events with Nina, who has also served on the Visalia Unified School Board. “I have never worked with a more dedicated, personable and hard-working person,” he says. “She is the perfect selection for VCC Woman of the Year. I can''t think of a more deserving individual.”\n\nOver the years Nina Clancy has made important contributions to our college in her role as a member of SJVC’s Board of Governors, as well as in positions that represented the school during accreditation processes and site visits. Whether contributing a perspective from her sharp business acumen, casting a vote on new program consideration or helping to generate graduate placement opportunities, Nina is plugged in to SJVC’s success. “We owe Nina a debt of gratitude for her precious time and commitment in serving our SJVC students, faculty and staff,” says Perry.\n\nNina Clancy’s professional code of ethics and commitment to education contribute very purposefully and directly to the success of others. “Success is based on how well you navigate each day,” says Nina. “It is important to see each day as something wonderful and full of opportunities to do your best and a chance to encourage others.”\n\nNina’s words result in actions that permeate her world and all who are fortunate enough to be touched by its spirit of generosity.', 'Long-term SJVC supporter wins Chamber award', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12404-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:48:58', '2014-09-25 22:48:58', '', 12404, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12404-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12825, 4, '2014-09-25 15:48:58', '2014-09-25 22:48:58', '<a title="SJVC Modesto Campus " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/modesto" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-1477" style="margin-left: 3px; margin-right: 3px; border: black 1px solid;" title="SJVC Facebook Photo" alt="SJVC Facebook Photo" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Modesto-tshirt-sales-ORIGINAL.jpg" width="203" height="203" />Modesto</a>’s Associate Student Body (ASB) is working on something that has never been done on any SJVC campus: A Graduate Reunion!\n\nOn a recent Senior Management visit to the campus Mike Perry, CEO, mentioned the reunion idea and sparked the interest of ASB Advisor and Gen Ed instructor, Robin McCracken. Robin took it to an ASB meeting and all 15-members were on board to make it happen.\n\nWith over 2,200 graduates during the 9-years the campus has been in business, fundraising for this event will be a critical component of its success. Everything from food sales, dress-down days and flower sales at graduation are in the works to contribute to making this reunion something very special.\n\nIt is perfect timing for Modesto to be the campus that benefits from June’s motivational T-shirt sales. For every T-shirt sold, Modesto will get $1.00.\n\nThese <a title="San Joaquin Valley College " href="http://www.sjvc.edu/" target="_blank">SJVC</a> tees are growing more popular among students every month and sales are going great. The t-shirts, with messages of commitment, inspiration, humor and insight are showing up on dress-down days and off-campus events. School pride is strong among so many, as they strive to balance school/home/work to complete their visions of educational success.\n\nEach month a different campus is selected to benefit from tees sold. Last month it was Hesperia’s Student Support Fund, and in July the Bakersfield campus will have a little extra money coming in to support the cause or event of their choice.\n\nEveryone can help the Modesto campus raise money for ASB’s Graduate Reunion. Browse the selections at https://www.facebook.com/SJVCs/app_515661228485859. T-shirts can be purchased for $6.00, using Paypal or a credit card on SJVC’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/sjvcs. There is no charge for shipping if you pick up your purchase at your Career Services office; otherwise it is $4.00 to send it elsewhere. SJVC is selling the T-shirts to you at cost – plus a dollar donation to a fellow campus.\n\nAnd just think; if Modesto campus’s Grad Reunion is a huge success….your campus might throw one of your own!', 'Modesto will use T-shirt sales bump for a big idea!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12400-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:48:58', '2014-09-25 22:48:58', '', 12400, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12400-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12826, 4, '2014-09-25 15:48:58', '2014-09-25 22:48:58', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Arvin-High-School.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1278" alt="Arvin High School" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Arvin-High-School-290x290.jpg" width="290" height="290" /></a>Arvin High School students spent months studying the Constitution to beat out other California high schools for a chance to go up against other state winners in the “We the People” competition in Washington DC April 26-29. After several hard-won state matches where their knowledge of the constitution was mined, they qualified as one of two CA teams to earn a spot. The Arvin team had placed second but won the single ‘wild card’ selection made each year.\n\nThe problem: $90,000 for travel expenses for the team of 26 seniors. Fundraising was going to be difficult for a town of barely 20,000 residents – 92% of whom are considered socioeconomically disadvantaged. But a proud Arvin High School student population of 2,500 was on a mission to raise the necessary funds to get to DC.\n\nShort of their goal and with just a couple of weeks left to raise the money, Melissa Cahill, <a title="SJVC" href="http://www.sjvc.edu">SJVC</a>’s previous Division Manager and now part-time instructor whipped into action. Melissa had completed her student teaching at Arvin High School, which is about 15-miles southeast of Bakersfield. Campus fundraising hit high gear. “These kids gave up the last six months of Spring Break, enjoying friends, the movies, video games and everything else to prepare for this,” says Cahill. “I am proud we were there to help.”\n\nCampus dress-down days and cupcake sales brought in about $300. The Campus Connect Crew and High School Advisor, Marcus Barnette, were instrumental in organizing the bake sale and keeping momentum going to raise as much money as possible. As the deadline drew near Ms. Cahill threw out a plea to Facebook friends, where SJVC students answered the call with another $100. “Our SJVC students and I were the very first ones to give,” says Cahill. “We are teaching our students to make a difference.” Melissa made out a personal check to bring the total to $500 – and Arvin seniors made their goal! A check for $500 was presented to Arvin principal Carlos Sardo.\n\nBefore the competition took place students from every state got a never-to-be-forgotten tour of Capitol Hill, The White House, Arlington National Cemetery and Mt. Vernon. They got to meet elected officials and other dignitaries and learn about government beyond classroom walls. Most of these students had never been out of Arvin and went home with a much wider view of – not only government – but our place in the world.\n\nArvin High School students went into competition at George Mason University with a determination to show the country what they could achieve. “When we first came in we had trouble speaking and a lot of other teams just expected, ‘Oh, it’s Arvin; it just full of poor disadvantaged students; they can’t do anything,’” says Arvin student Malcolm Rivera. They held their own and although they didn’t place at the top they came home with the title, “Best Team in the Western United States”. Their coach, Robert Ruckman, was very proud of their performance and accomplishments. “To see all their hard work pay off and get this reward is extremely gratifying,” he says.\n\nAnother door opened to these young Arvin seniors – and all the Arvin students to follow them. Principal Sardo wants to work with SJVC to introduce more Arvin High School students to the college and the opportunities that are available to them. “Mr. Sardo wants to bus his students in to observe our hands-on learning and, also, asked that we come to his campus, meet with his counselors and show his students that they have options,” says Ms. Cahill.\n\n“SJVC wants all students to know that they can achieve their goal and graduate college,” says Melissa Cahill.\n\nArvin is a small town with a big heart and high school students with a big dream to match.', 'Bakersfield Campus Helps Arvin High School Make it to DC for Competition', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12389-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:48:58', '2014-09-25 22:48:58', '', 12389, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12389-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12827, 4, '2014-09-25 15:48:58', '2014-09-25 22:48:58', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Lancaster-Easter-ZEgg-Hunt.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1200" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Lancaster-Easter-ZEgg-Hunt-290x290.jpg" alt="Lancaster Easter ZEgg Hunt" width="290" height="290" /></a>Friday, March 29<sup>th</sup>, <a title="SJVC Antelope Valley" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/antelope-valley/">Lancaster</a> campus held their first annual Easter Egg Hunt. Students and their families were invited to celebrate this holiday with <a title="SJVC" href="http://www.sjvc.edu">SJVC</a>, joining in games and crafts. Families enjoyed good company and conversation over homemade breakfast served by the staff. Ms. Elizabeth O’Connell, Lancaster Student Center Coordinator, had an assortment of crafts for the little ones. Activities ranging from beading bracelets and making egg carton duckies to face painting.\n\nThe Easter Bunny even made a special appearance, taking pictures with children. Although there was a hint of fear in some of the youngest of the bunch, the kids were happy to pose with the bunny for cute pictures for their parents; even if it did take a little coaxing for some.\n\nThe main event, the egg hunt, was a time for children to be set free to explore and get as many eggs in their basket as they could. There was even a promise of prize for children who got one of the three special starred eggs. With children searching for the eggs, students enjoyed seeing the kids happy and ready for the task. The parking lot arena for the egg toss proved to be a chance for students and family to show off their throwing and partnership skills. Not only wanting to win just for the bragging rights, but also wanting a chance to win the $15 dollar gift cards, valuable for school supplies.\n\nWith their duckies and Easter prizes in tow, students and family concluded with a group photo to remember the day. After all the pictures, the group was set off to be with family for this special holiday weekend.', 'Lancaster Easter Egg Hunt', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12379-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:48:58', '2014-09-25 22:48:58', '', 12379, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12379-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12828, 4, '2014-09-25 15:48:58', '2014-09-25 22:48:58', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Honor-Society.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1112" alt="Honor Society" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Honor-Society-290x290.jpg" width="290" height="290" /></a>Heads held high, seven <a title="SJVC Bakersfield" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/" target="_blank">Bakersfield</a> students received the highest acclaim of induction into the National Technical Honor Society, during a ceremony held on campus last month. Eligibility for induction includes a minimum 90% attendance rate, 3.5 GPA and completion of a community service component. Those seven students are:\n<ul>\n	<li>John Montoya, Pharmacy Technology</li>\n	<li>Gabriela Gastelum, Health Care Insurance Specialist</li>\n	<li>Andrea Vigil, Health Care Insurance Specialist</li>\n	<li>Heidi Albarillo, Diagnostic Medical Sonography</li>\n	<li>Joe Flores Villaneuva, Pharmacy Technology</li>\n	<li>Valerie Garcia, Health Care Insurance Specialist</li>\n	<li>Sahara Sanchez, Business Administration</li>\n</ul>\nStudents’ friends and family attended the candlelight ceremony and watched them recite the induction pledge. Inductees receive a certificate of membership, special scholarship opportunities, letter of recognition for potential employers or education facilities, lifetime membership in the Honor Society and are allowed to wear the distinguishing regalia of stole and tassel at their graduation ceremony.\n\n“It’s a really proud moment for our students and their families,” says Melissa Gonzales, Dean of Student Services at the Bakersfield campus. “It’s very austere and nice that they receive this honor in front of their families.”\n\nIn addition to academic and attendance qualifiers, students perform a minimum of 30-community service hours in areas of need, such as hospitals and homeless shelters and with various <a title="San Joaquin Valley College" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/" target="_blank">SJVC</a> events and functions, such as New Student Orientation tours.\n\nSJVC’s National Technical Honor Society members are acknowledged at graduation ceremonies twice each year and receive a special certificate of accomplishment.', 'Honor Society Ceremony Held On Bakersfield Campus', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12368-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:48:58', '2014-09-25 22:48:58', '', 12368, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12368-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12829, 4, '2014-09-25 15:49:10', '2014-09-25 22:49:10', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/BAK-Red-Day-451.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1044" title="BAK Red Day-45" alt="" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/BAK-Red-Day-451-300x200.jpg" width="300" height="200" /></a>Over 250 students got to take their educational experience a little more personally when SJVC’s Bakersfield campus held a <em>Go Red </em>resource fair to provide information about women’s heart and health issues. The event, held on Feb. 7<sup>th</sup> from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM provided a dozen booths that offered tips on healthy eating, staying fit and other ways to prevent the number one killer among women – heart disease.\n\nJudy Snyder, Allied Health Coordinator for the Bakersfield campus, saw the benefit of providing students, staff and faculty with an opportunity to learn more about this important women’s health issue and so spearheaded this event to promote awareness.  “Planning gathered momentum quickly because so many of us, students and staff, have powerful personal stories of heart disease and its effect in our own families,” she says. “I promoted the idea because we train many students to save lives using BLS CPR, ACLS and PALS and I thought it was time to focus on healthy habits, restoration of good health, and breaking the familial cycles of heart disease.”\n\n“Our medical program students, especially, are used to studying about providing care for others, but this event gave them the chance to focus their attention on themselves and identify any health risks they might need to address,” added Melissa Gonzales, Dean of Student Services.\n\nA mobile clinic provided a screening that included height, weight, vitals and a cholesterol screening was particularly popular among students, staff and faculty. “A lot of our students had noted in their comment section that they were concerned about being overweight, and they were given lots of information about how to make healthier lifestyle and food choices,” says Gonzales. Obesity is a growing health threat nationwide.\n\n“It was fun and exciting to promote student health,” says Career Services Manager, Chelsea. “They were really engaged and it gave us the chance to connect with our students on a different level.”\n\nHeart disease affects more women than men, is deadlier than all forms of cancer combined and is the cause of death for 1 in 3 women. It affects women of all ages.  For younger women, the combination of birth control pills and smoking boosts heart disease risks by 20 percent. And while the risks do increase with age, things like overeating and a sedentary lifestyle can cause plaque to accumulate and lead to clogged arteries later in life.\n\nSymptoms of a heart attack include:\n<ul>\n<li>Uncomfortable squeezing, pressure, fullness or pain in the center of your chest</li>\n<li>Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach</li>\n<li>Shortness of breath</li>\n<li>Breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness</li>\n</ul>\n\n“I think it is something, as young people, we need to be aware of because my father passed away of a heart attack at 31, so it doesn’t matter how young you are,” says Amber Shaw, HCIS student.\n\n“The goal of our health resource fair was to take health conditions to the next level of understanding and provide information for follow-up care,” says Gonzales.\n\nA dress-down day also allowed students to raise money to donate to the American Heart Association.', 'Bakersfield campus holds Go Red for Women event', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12357-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:49:10', '2014-09-25 22:49:10', '', 12357, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12357-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12830, 4, '2014-09-25 15:49:10', '2014-09-25 22:49:10', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Bfield30th-2.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-323" title="Bfield30th-2" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Bfield30th-2-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>From a few scattered buildings in a strip mall and fewer than a hundred students to the two-story, hi-tech facility with over 600 students, <a title="SJVC" href="http://www.sjvc.edu">San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC)</a> has long been a recognized institution of quality career training in <a title="SJVC Bakersfield" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/">Bakersfield</a>. This week meets the 30-year mark of providing Medical, Business and Technology career education and training programs to the local community.\n\nOn Monday, Nov. 5<sup>th</sup>, students, staff, faculty, graduates, affiliated businesses and the public-at-large were invited to celebrate this occasion on the college campus located at 201 New Stine Rd., while they enjoyed refreshments, tours and selected speakers to honor this college milestone.\n\n“The event brought a sense of community to all of us who were part of something so positive for our students, graduates and many local businesses who hire our graduates,” says Chelsea Esquibias, SJVC’s Career Services Manager on the Bakersfield campus. “So many people were here to support us and remind us what an important contribution our students make to local business and industries.”\n\nThat point was made especially clear when recent Medical Assisting graduate, Bertha Ledezma, took the podium to tell her story of struggle and eventual success. (Insert Bertha’s quote) Bertha had two job offers before she graduated and encouraged current students to stay focused to reap their eventual career rewards.\n\n“The focus and drive for our college is the success of every student,” says Bakersfield Campus Director, Kelly Walters. “We accomplish this through engagement in the classroom, hands-on learning, student support services and applied experiences in the field for most of our programs.”\n\nFor more information about SJVC’s accelerated career training programs, call the Bakersfield campus at 661/834-0126 or see <a title="SJVC" href="http://www.sjvc.edu">sjvc.edu.</a>', 'SJVC Bakersfield Celebrates 30 Years', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12324-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:49:10', '2014-09-25 22:49:10', '', 12324, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12324-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12831, 4, '2014-09-25 15:49:11', '2014-09-25 22:49:11', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/271420_388525417880726_342838540_o.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-304" title="271420_388525417880726_342838540_o" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/271420_388525417880726_342838540_o-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>It’s not every day a campus hosts the mayor and opens a no-cost “Professional Closet” for its students – but that’s exactly what happened at the <a title="SJVC Bakersfield" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/">Bakersfield </a>campus last week.\n\nWhen Chelsea Esquibias interviewed for the Career Services Department Manager’s positiona few months ago, one of the questions she was asked was about what she might do to best serve SJVC student needs. That question stuck in her mind and was the seed for an idea to help students prepare for the job market in the way they dress, as well as academically. With that in mind <a title="SJVC" href="http://www.sjvc.edu">SJVC</a>’s Professional Closet got its start on campus.\n\nBakersfield mayor, Harvey Hall, helped to launch the Professional Closet campaign with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on campus and lauded the idea for meeting an important need.\n\nChelsea Esquibias echoed his sentiment when she said, “Many of our students are struggling financially and can really benefit from a little help toward looking, as well as feeling, like they belong in their new career.”\n\nStudents, staff and faculty – as well as employers with whom the college works to place students – have rallied to fill the closet for male and female students about to make their workplace debut. To supplement the racks of clothing being collected, Bakersfield campus students have held fundraisers over the past 3-months to purchase additional pieces to round out the selections, as well as basic hygiene supplies.\n\n"Having a closet that is so convenient and open to all of the students that need it no matter what time or day, is great,” says student Jamie Biehl.\n\nBecause of the variety of career training programs offerred at the Bakersfield campus, the range of appropriate work clothing spans from business and business-casual to medical uniforms and industry appropriate work wear. Students are collecting clothing from relatives and friends who are in occupations that mirror the clothing needs of soon-to-be-graduating students.\n\n"The campus support, once the call was made, has been phenomenal,” says Kelly Walters, Campus Director. “As a campus, we have spectacular support in donating and making the closet a success.”\n\nAny donations of gently-used clothing can be made to the college through Chelsea Esquibias by calling the campus: 661/834-0126 or thorugh the Corporate office by calling Lauren Haney: 559/623-4816.', 'Bakersfield Opens Professional Closet with Mayor', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12320-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:49:11', '2014-09-25 22:49:11', '', 12320, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12320-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(12832, 4, '2014-09-25 15:49:11', '2014-09-25 22:49:11', '<a title="Medical Assistant" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-assistant/">Clinical Medical Assisting</a> (CMA) students in <a title="SJVC Hanford" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/hanford/">Hanford</a> don’t want to wait until they graduate to experience work in a medical or residential care facility. This summer, SJVC CMA students, accompanied by two instructors, spent several hours touring four local medical and community resource facilities to learn first-hand what it is like to be on the front-lines of providing care to those in need.\n\nThe United Way’s <em>Day of Caring</em>, Salvation Army, Fresno’s Ronald McDonald House and Children’s Hospital Central California in Madera invited SJVC’s Clinical Medical Assisting students to tour their facilities and interact with staff and patients to better understand the career path these SJVC students have chosen.\n\nLaura Cervantez, CMA instructor says, “These health care and family resource facilities opened up the scope of practice for our students and gave them a chance to network with staff and better familiarize themselves with a workforce they will soon be joining.”\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/United-Way.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-288" title="United Way" alt="" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/United-Way-300x179.jpg" width="300" height="179" /></a>United Way’s <em>Day of Caring</em> and the Salvation Army</strong>\n\nCMA instructors Laura Cervantez and Susan DeLong took 25-students to various elder care facilities in Hanford and Lemoore as part of their students’ career introduction and hands-on participation in patient care. Students engaged residents in various fun activities, including providing manicures and reading favorite books. Students ended the day by helping the Salvation Army with their Back-to-School Fair.\n\n“It was a great day and the quality of care our students provided brought great satisfaction to all those in need; and I know our students learned that today,” says Mrs. Cervantez.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Ronald-McDonald-House.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-289" title="Ronald McDonald House" alt="" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Ronald-McDonald-House-179x300.jpg" width="179" height="300" /></a></strong><strong>Ronald McDonald House</strong>\n\nFresno’s Ronald McDonald House has long been known for the little or no-cost home-away-from-home it provides families whose child is hospitalized.  With 67-rooms the house has been a generous resource for so many families sitting vigil during the day and seeking a restful refuge at night. CMA students enjoyed touring the house and children’s playground and meeting families in residence, as well as employees who are looking forward to moving into the new Ronald McDonald house that will accommodate 185 families.\n\n“Our students were very engaged, asked a lot of questions and were very touched by the experience,” says Cervantez.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Children’s Hospital Central California</strong>\n\nLaura Cervantez and Corinna Avina (both instructors) took 19 eager CMA students to Children’s Hospital in Madera to tour the medical lab, emergency room and urology clinic. Many students were so interested in the hospital and impressed with its staff and level of care that they signed up to volunteer their time and skills in various departments.\n\nSan Joaquin Valley College has always believed in and supported career-oriented field trips and student volunteerism. A large part of classroom and laboratory education and training focuses on hands-on or experiential learning. SJVC is pleased to provide students with opportunities to explore their fields of study in actual care facilities.', 'Medical Students In The Field', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12318-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:49:11', '2014-09-25 22:49:11', '', 12318, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12318-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12833, 4, '2014-09-25 15:49:25', '2014-09-25 22:49:25', '<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-252" title="Photos 1" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Photos-1-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /><a title="SJVC" href="http://sjvc.edu">SJVC</a> students are regulars in community service, but it’s not every day they pass off a $2,500 check.\n\n<a title="SJVC Bakersfield" href="http://sjvc.edu/bakersfield/">SJVC Bakersfield</a> recently saw the completion of their largest CAMA (AMT) club volunteer project to date – over $2000 raised through the efforts of 30 students for the NICU at the San Joaquin Community Hospital.\n\n“We had never undertaken a project of this magnitude before and we were determined to be successful,” said club advisor Steven Prince.\n\nOver the course of the last year, the CAMA (AMT) clubs hosted various fundraisers, including a big Hawaiian Luau last July and a Halloween “Spooktacular” carnival in October.  Both events were open to the public and drew in many SJVC student and their families.  Supplemented by food sales to evening students, the goal of $2500 was raised to help the hospital purchase “Penguin Warmers” for their neo-natal intensive care unit.  These warmers aid babies in digestion and help preemies conserve vital calories.\n\n“[The students] learned the value of working together as a team and the power of communication,” said Prince.  Participating students Jamie Biehl and Michelle Garcia-Pitts agree.\n\n“I was with the fundraiser from the very start,” said Biehl.  “It was a learning and amazing experience.  I learned how to organize events and ask business for donations in a professional manner and how to work with and delegate jobs to others. I found that a little hard work can go a long way.”\n\nSaid Garcia-Pitts, “Working on the NICU fundraiser…gave me the opportunity to do something valuable for my community.  It taught me different forms of communication and I learned the value of teamwork. The experience and pleasure I gained from fundraising was substantially more valuable to me than anything I could ever express with words.  The experience I take with me will last me a lifetime and has made me a better person.”\n\nThe hospital was thrilled to accept the check and provides many volunteer opportunities for any who would like to get involved.  For more information, check out <a href="http://www.sjch.us/">www.sjch.us</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SJCHBakersfield">www.facebook.com/SJCHBakersfield</a>', 'Students Donate Over $2K To Bakersfield Hospital', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12311-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:49:25', '2014-09-25 22:49:25', '', 12311, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12311-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12834, 4, '2014-09-25 15:49:25', '2014-09-25 22:49:25', '<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BAKO2.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-216" title="&lt;Samsung D70 / D75 / S730 / S750&gt;" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BAKO2-300x170.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="170" /></a>Sometimes there is no better gift than to give.  It’s a feeling <a href="www.sjvc.edu">SJVC </a>students know well through their commitment to community and service.  This time, it was multiple groups on the <a title="SJVC Bakersfield" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/">Bakersfield campus</a>:  the Healthcare Insurance Specialist Club collected money to go toward toys and other gifts for people in need and the Financial Aid department put together Easter baskets, both working with the A. Miriam Jamison Children''s Center, Kern County Department of Human Services.\n\nThe Jamison Center serves children who are taken away from abusive homes by Child Protective Services. The center endeavors to bring comfort to these children by easing the transition from their home to a foster home.\n\nHISC ended up raising $500 for the center through two objectives. The first used campus dress-down days where students, faculty and staff could pay an amount of money and in return wear jeans for that day. The dress-down day used a sports theme so the students could wear their favorite team’s colors or clothing.\n\nThe second way they donated money truly showed how generous and selfless the club is:  in order to supplement the dress-down day funds, they pulled money out of their own club account. Without a second thought, they willingly gave as much money as they could to the Jamison Center.\n\nFor the second year in a row, the FA department gathered Easter supplies donated from student, staff and faculty to put together baskets for the Jamison Center.  They expanded their reach this year to also include the Bakersfield Homeless Shelter by supporting their annual Eggstravaganza.  One hundred children are anticipated to participate in the Easter egg hunt, picnic, carnival and bounce house.\n\nThanks to the financial aid department and the Bakersfield SJVC campus, FA assembled 24 Easter baskets, 82 candy filled eggs, 51 Easter bags (filled with candy and toys).  The 24 baskets will be donated to the Jamison Center while the remainder will be donated to the Bakersfield Homeless Shelter.\n\nThe club members and Financial Aid department would like to thank all of the students who participated in the fundraising events andlooks forward to giving more to the Jamison Children’s Center in the future.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;', 'Students Donating to Community', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12297-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:49:25', '2014-09-25 22:49:25', '', 12297, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12297-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12835, 4, '2014-09-25 15:49:26', '2014-09-25 22:49:26', '<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-139" title="IMG_7688" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/IMG_7688-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" />\n\n<a title="SJVC" href="http://www.sjvc.edu">San Joaquin Valley College’s </a>faculty, staff and students managed to raise exactly one dollar over the $1,600. bail set for Campus Director Kelly Walters by the Muscular Dystrophy Association Central Valley – but not before she was slapped with handcuffs, taken by patrol car and tossed into the slammer (actually a local restaurant ‘holding cell’). After a couple of hours, bail was officially arranged and Walters received certification of her “MDA Lock-Up” warrant and release.\n\nKelly Walters and the <a title="SJVC Bakersfield" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/">SJVC Bakersfield </a>campus were recent participants in this year’s MDA Central Valley fundraiser that netted over $27,500, citywide. “We are very interested and involved in community support and local philanthropy,” says Ms. Walters. “Each of our programs has its pet charities and many of our students are drawn to causes that impact their career paths, their own personal lives or the lives of someone they know.”\n\nBakersfield raised the most money in this year’s Muscular Dystrophy Association Lock-Up, which also included Tulare, Hanford, Visalia, Selma and Fresno. “The financial contribution made by San Joaquin Valley College and their supporters will pay for two kids and a counselor to go to MDA’s Camp Tuolumne in Groveland, CA next summer,” says MDA representative Renee Contreras. The camp is designed to handle the mobility needs of young campers with muscular dystrophy, and many water, creative and group activities are provided to give attendees the best possible experience.\n\nKelly Walters and her supporters had about a month to raise the stated bail. Even though she took a check with her to secure her release, she would like to continue to raise money for this worthy cause. Donations are welcome and can be arranged through Kelly Walters’ website: www.joinmda.org/bakers11/kellyw.', 'MDA Bail made for SJVC Campus Director', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12284-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:49:26', '2014-09-25 22:49:26', '', 12284, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12284-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12836, 4, '2014-09-25 15:49:38', '2014-09-25 22:49:38', '<div><a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Picture32.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-21" title="Picture3" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Picture32-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>SIFE volunteers volunteered their Saturday mornings to clean up graffiti, liter and illegal dumping in the Greenfield community area of Bakersfield.With an early commitment to community clean-up, the ten members of the SIFE team were looking for a constructive way to do so when Joseph Johnson, a business instructor on campus, was able to connect them with the event. The event was hosted by Greenfield Walking Group and included food, children''s activities and guest speaks as supplements to volunteer clean up. The students were able to help both with the planning of the event and the event itself.\n\n"Working with Bakersfield City Waste Management as well as community leaders, our SIFE team took part in the planning stages of the event," said Johnson. Its first collaboration with this particular community event, the SIFE team "has committed to be an active partner in future events," said Johnson.\n\nIf the positive feelings of altruism were not benefit enough, the <a title="SJVC" href="http://www.sjvc.edu">SJVC </a>SIFE team was even thanked for their service by the Bakersfield mayor himself.\n\n"There were many parts of the day that could fit the description of ''the best part of the day,''" said Johnson. "That being said, I would have to say when the mayor of Bakersfield stopped by our booth to praise the team and their efforts would be the best part. It served as a great reminder of the benefits of working in the community. I was very proud of the SIFE team and their commitment to better their community."\n\nGreat job, <a title="SJVC Bakersfield" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/">Bakersfield</a> SIFE!\n\n</div>', 'Bakersfield SIFE ''Adopts a Neighborhood''', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12270-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 15:49:38', '2014-09-25 22:49:38', '', 12270, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/12270-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12838, 4, '2014-09-25 17:13:51', '2014-09-26 00:13:51', 'Again this year, San Joaquin Valley College students, staff and faculty in <a title="Click to learn more about SJVC''s Bakersfield campus." href="http://www.sjvc.edu/bakersfield" target="_blank">Bakersfield</a> will walk from the campus up and down Stockdale Highway at California Avenue beginning at 11:30 am on Tuesday, September 16th, to commemorate Peace Day. A second walk of evening students and faculty will begin their roughly 30-minute walk at 4:30 pm.\n\nIn 1999, filmmaker Jeremy Gilley launched Peace One Day to begin to establish an annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence. In 2001, just days before the September 11 terrorist attack, the United Nations adopted September 21st as the <a title="Click to go to the International Day of Peace website." href="http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org" target="_blank">International Day of Peace</a>. It is a day not only about creating peace between nations, but about supporting non-violence in our homes, schools and communities.\n\nPeace Day provides an opportunity for groups and individuals – especially young people – to become involved in the peace process. Across the nation, across the world, people are gathering and showing support for non-violence at home and abroad.\n\n"We have had great success coming together for a common cause," says Rochelle McEvoy, SJVC’s Coordinator of Library and Learning Resources. "Our Diversity Committee takes a leadership role in this event each year."\n\nPeace Day walks have been organized on many of SJVC’s 13 campuses where fundraisers are conducted to benefit centers for victims of domestic violence. Student, staff and faculty participation in the Peace Day events is voluntary.\n\nSan Joaquin Valley College participants will enjoy a college-hosted meal after each of the walks, and students are encouraged to bring homemade banners and signs to bring awareness about violence and the need for peaceful coexistence.\n\nJeremy Gilley’s 2013 theme, <em>Who will you make peace with?</em> is about a global reduction of violence, as well as awareness and prevention of violence in our homes, communities and schools. <a title="Click to go to the Peace One Day website." href="http://www.peaceoneday.org" target="_blank">Peace One Day</a> wants to engage all sectors of society in observing September 21 through support of non-violence and global ceasefire.\n\nMedia are invited to attend San Joaquin Valley College’s event held at the Bakersfield campus located at 201 New Stine Rd. Please ask for Rochelle McEvoy upon arrival.', 'Local College Walks for ‘Peace One Day’', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3049-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-25 17:13:51', '2014-09-26 00:13:51', '', 3049, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/3049-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(12882, 4, '2014-09-29 12:32:31', '2014-09-29 19:32:31', '<img class="alignleft wp-image-3069 size-medium" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/SJVC-Business-Administration-student-Elias-Campos-300x178.jpg" alt="SJVC Business Administration student Elias Campos" width="300" height="178" />Twenty-three year old Elias Campos is a <a title="Click to learn more about SJVC''s Business Administration program." href="http://www.sjvc.edu/business-administration">Business Administration</a> student on the <a title="Click to learn more about SJVC''s Temecula campus." href="http://www.sjvc.edu/temecula">Temecula campus</a> who will graduate next month. When he leaves SJVC, he will have left an indelible mark on many lives.\r\n\r\nElias comes from a humble background. His parents, Elias and Maria Soledad, had very little formal education because they both had left school early to help support their families. Elias senior''s mother taught him to read and write and Maria spent her youth helping care for her siblings while her parents worked the fields. English lessons came from the TV.\r\n\r\nTheir hard work continues so that their six children can have the chance for something better. With three kids in college, "We all have to work," says Elias. His dad does landscaping, irrigation and harvests avocados, while his mom makes flower arrangements for a nursery. "Between the three of us, we sustain the household."\r\n\r\nThey all put their hopes on higher education. When Elias'' sister, Elizabeth enrolled in the Medical Assisting program, he decided to give SJVC a look. Although already working full-time as Youth Services Library Technician at the Temecula Public Library, Elias knew he had to get his higher education rolling.\r\n\r\n"I wanted to know what would make me the most well-rounded individual, and a background in business would make me more flexible in the job field," says Elias. That made good sense to him.\r\n\r\nElias was a sponge, soaking up every bit of knowledge about business practices. "I learned how to network with individuals on a business level," he says. Elias volunteered at the student store, and brought his newly honed skills into play.\r\n\r\n"From my Excel class, I was able to create our inventory sheet, as well as daily earnings, while I used practices of marketing through fliers," he says. "Business is doing pretty well, and I pretty much have a line waiting before I open the store." He is putting store operation and procedures together for the next person who steps in "to keep the momentum going."\r\n\r\nElias volunteers at Orientation to welcome new students and help them feel more comfortable with what they are about to undertake. "It''s fun to go to orientation and see what they expect," says Elias. "They look scared and intimated, and I probably looked the same," he laughs.\r\n\r\n"Elias is one of the most welcoming people I have ever met," says John Hall, Dean of Student Services. "At orientation, he helps students come out of their comfort zones and encourages their interaction and excitement for starting their college career."\r\n\r\nElias'' sharp mind and helpful nature have earned him many awards: Notable Newbie, Inspirational Involvement, Ambassador Award and Dean''s List. "Hearing my name called for the Inspirational Involvement Award was really nice because it meant Mr. Hall saw something in me. I thought, ''you know, you can probably do more.''\r\n\r\n"I can’t wait to see what Elias does in business," says Mr. Hall. "Whatever he starts, people will want to be a part of it."\r\n\r\nIt is difficult to imagine how Elias might do more. In addition to his full-time position at the library – including Saturdays, where he conducts school tours, helps children pick grade appropriate books to read and oversees events –he also works with his dad and mom each Sunday in the lavender fields to earn extra money. Elias doesn''t get to study until after 9:00 most nights.\r\n\r\n"There are times when I am just too tired to do homework and think I will do it tomorrow," says Elias. "Dad says, ''If it can be done today, then you should do it today.''" His father''s words bear strong influence, and his mother''s steady motivation pushes him forward. His girlfriend, Brenda, has been with him since the beginning and has also been strong motivation for him.\r\n\r\n"The reason I try so hard is that I will be the first in our generation to graduate from college." Elias plans to go further. "I want to see if I can continue and get my BA and, hopefully, a Masters in Library Science."\r\n\r\nElias has dreams of helping his dad start his own landscaping business, "so that he is his own boss."\r\n\r\n"I look back on my parents, who made the best of the opportunities they were given," says Elias. "By continuing to the highest, I want to give them a big ''thank you'' and show my family we can keep moving forward. We can say, ''look at us now.''\r\n\r\nThere will, undoubtedly, be an appreciative audience.', 'Temecula Business student is the guy to watch', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3068-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-09-29 12:32:31', '2014-09-29 19:32:31', '', 3068, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/3068-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12889, 4, '2014-10-01 14:55:15', '2014-10-01 21:55:15', '<h2>What Accreditation Is and Why It Matters</h2>\r\nAccreditation is the process for evaluating and assuring the quality of education used by the American higher education community. Through accreditation, the higher education community shoulders the responsibility for monitoring the quality of the programs and services of member institutions.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignright wp-image-11946 size-full" src="http://sjvc-dev.devstage.in/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/SJVC-seal.jpg" alt="SJVC seal" width="346" height="330" />\r\n<h3>Institutional Accreditation</h3>\r\nSan Joaquin Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the <a title="Click to go to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation website." href="http://www.chea.org/" target="_blank">Council for Higher Education Accreditation</a> and the <a title="Click to go to the U.S. Department of Education website." href="http://www.ed.gov/" target="_blank">U.S. Department of Education</a>. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at <a title="Click to go to the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges website." href="http://www.accjc.org/" target="_blank">www.accjc.org</a>.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a title="View SJVC''s 2013 Self-Evaluation Report." href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_downloads/docs/ACCJC2013SelfEvaluationReport2.pdf" target="_blank">View</a> SJVC''s 2013 Self-Evaluation Report.</li>\r\n	<li><a title="Download the ACCJC Site Evaluation Report." href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_downloads/docs/ACCJC-Site-Evaluation-Report-03-2013.pdf" target="_blank">Download</a> the ACCJC Site Evaluation Report.</li>\r\n	<li><a title="Read the ACCJC Letter Reaffirming SJVC''s Accreditation." href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_downloads/docs/ACCJC-Letter-Reaffirm-Accreditation.pdf" target="_blank">Read</a> the ACCJC Letter Reaffirming SJVC''s Accreditation.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>State Approvals</h3>\r\nSan Joaquin Valley College is a private institution and is approved to operate as an accredited institution in the state of California by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). BPPE physical address: 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833; mailing address: P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818; phone (916) 431-6959; toll free (888) 370-7589; fax (916) 263-1897; website: <a title="Click to go to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education website." href="http://www.bppe.ca.gov/" target="_blank">www.bppe.ca.gov</a>.\r\n\r\n<a title="View State Approvals for SJVC." href="/state-approvals">View State Approvals for SJVC</a>.\r\n<h3>Programmatic Accreditation</h3>\r\nClick on the links below to view accreditation for:\r\n\r\n<strong>Aviation Maintenance Technology\r\n</strong>The Aviation Maintenance Technology program is accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation.\r\n\r\nFlight Standards District Office\r\n4955 E. Anderson Ave., Ste. 110\r\nFresno, CA 93727\r\n(559) 454-0286 | <a title="Click to go to the FAA''s website." href="http://www.faa.gov" target="_blank">http://www.faa.gov</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Criminal Justice: Corrections</strong>\r\nThe Criminal Justice: Corrections program is accredited by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation/Corrections Standards Authority, and the Bureau of Security and Investigative Service (BSIS).\r\n\r\nCalifornia Commission on POST\r\n1601 Alhambra Blvd.\r\nSacramento, CA 95816-7083\r\n(916) 227-3909 | <a title="Click to go to the California POST website." href="http://www.post.ca.gov" target="_blank">http://www.post.ca.gov</a>\r\n\r\nCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation/Corrections Standards Authority\r\n600 Bercut Drive\r\nSacramento, CA 95811\r\n(916) 445-5073\r\n\r\nBureau of Security and Investigative Service\r\nPO Box 980550\r\nWest Sacramento, CA 980550\r\n(800) 952-5210 | <a title="Click to go to the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services website." href="http://www.bsis.ca.gov" target="_blank">http://www.bsis.ca.gov</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Dental Assisting</strong>\r\n\r\nThe SJVC Dental Assisting program is accredited by the Department of Consumer Affairs,  Dental Board of California.\r\n\r\nDental Board of California\r\n2005 Evergreen Street, Ste. 1550\r\nSacramento, CA 95815\r\n(916) 263-2300 | <a title="Click to go to the Dental Board of California''s website." href="http://www.dbc.ca.gov/" target="_blank">http://www.dbc.ca.gov </a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Dental Hygiene</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).\r\n\r\nCommission on Dental Accreditation\r\n211 East Chicago Ave\r\nChicago, IL 60611-2678\r\n(312) 440-2500 | <a title="Click to go to the Commission on Dental Accreditation''s website." href="http://www.ada.org/en/home-ada/coda" target="_blank">http://www.ada.org/en/home-ada/coda</a>\r\n\r\nThe San Diego San Joaquin Valley College Dental Hygiene Program is scheduled for review by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) on June 10-11, 2014. In accordance with the Commission’s accreditation policies, third-party comments are being solicited at this time. This notice is to inform students, faculty, patients and other interested parties of their right to submit comments to CODA regarding SJVC’s Dental Hygiene program adherence to accreditation standards. CODA is interested in the sustained quality of dental-related education programs, but does not intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of appeal for individuals in matters of admissions, appointment, promotion or dismissal of faculty, staff or students.\r\n\r\nA copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the Commission’s policy on third-party comments may be obtained by contacting:\r\n\r\n<a title="Click to go to the American Dental Association''s website." href="http://www.ada.org" target="_blank">American Dental Association</a>\r\nCommission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)\r\n211 East Chicago Avenue\r\nChicago, IL 60611\r\n(800) 621-8099, extension 4653\r\n\r\n<strong>Emergency Services and Safety Management</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Emergency Services and Safety Management program is accredited by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and the Bureau of Security and Investigative Service (BSIS).\r\n\r\nCalifornia POST\r\n1601 Alhambra Blvd.\r\nSacramento, CA 95816-7083\r\n(916) 227-3909 | <a title="Click to go to the California POST website." href="http://www.post.ca.gov" target="_blank">http://www.post.ca.gov</a>\r\n\r\nBureau of Security and Investigative Service\r\nPO Box 980550\r\nWest Sacramento, CA 980550\r\n(800) 952-5210 | <a title="Click to go to the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services website." href="http://www.bsis.ca.gov" target="_blank">http://www.bsis.ca.gov</a>\r\n\r\nNational Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians\r\nRocco V. Morando Building\r\n6610 Busch Blvd.\r\nP.0. Box 29233\r\nColumbus, OH 43229\r\n(614) 888-4484 | <a title="Click to go to the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians website." href="http://www.nremt.org" target="_blank">http://www.nremt.org</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Physician Assistant</strong>\r\n\r\nAt its March 2014 meeting, the <a title="Click to go to the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant''s website." href="http://www.arc-pa.org/" target="_blank">Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)</a> placed the San Joaquin Valley College Physician Assistant program sponsored by San Joaquin Valley College on Accreditation-Probation status until no later than September 30, 2015, at which time the sponsoring institution will voluntarily withdraw from the accreditation process.\r\n\r\nThe institution and program have agreed to teach-out the currently enrolled students in accordance and compliance with the educational Standards for accredited programs. Should the program not comply with the Standards, thereby failing to provide an acceptable educational experience for its students, it is subject to having the accreditation status withdrawn.\r\n\r\nSpecific questions regarding the program and its plans should be directed to the Program Director and/or the appropriate institutional official(s).\r\n\r\nAccreditation – Probation is a temporary status of accreditation conferred when a program does not meet the Standards and when the capability of the program to provide an acceptable educational experience for its students is threatened. Once placed on probation, programs that still fail to comply with accreditation requirements in a timely manner, as specified by the ARC-PA, may be scheduled for a focused site visit and/or risk having their accreditation withdrawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>Registered Nursing</strong>\r\n\r\nSan Joaquin Valley College’s RN program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).\r\n\r\nBoard of Registered Nursing\r\n1747 North Market Blvd., Ste. 150\r\nSacramento, CA 95834\r\n(916) 322-3350 | <a title="Click to go to the Board of Registered Nursing''s website." href="http://www.rn.ca.gov/" target="_blank">http://www.rn.ca.gov/</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Respiratory Therapy</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Respiratory Therapy programs on the Rancho Cordova, Bakersfield, Ontario and Visalia campuses have been granted continuing accreditation by the <a title="Click to go to the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care''s website." href="http://www.coarc.com/" target="_blank">Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)</a>, 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford TX 76021, 1-817-283-2835.\r\n\r\nSJVC Temecula holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. This status signifies that a program that has been granted an Approval of Intent has demonstrated sufficient compliance to initiate a program in accordance with the Standards through the completion and submission of an acceptable Self Study Report (PSSR) and other documentation required by the CoARC Board. The conferral of Provisional Accreditation denotes a new program that has made significant progress towards meeting the Standards of Accreditation.\r\n\r\nThe Temecula Respiratory Therapy program will remain on Provisional Accreditation until achieving Initial Accreditation. It is recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) toward eligibility to the Respiratory Care Credentialing Examination(s). Enrolled students completing the program under Provisional Accreditation are considered graduates of a CoARC accredited program.\r\n\r\n<strong>Surgical Technology</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Surgical Technology program is accredited by the <a title="Click to go to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs'' website." href="http://www.caahep.org/" target="_blank">Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)</a> in cooperation with the <a title="Click to go to the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting''s website." href="http://www.arcstsa.org/" target="_blank">Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA)</a>.\r\n\r\nARC-STSA\r\n6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Ste. 110\r\nLittleton, CO 80120\r\n(303) 694-9262 | <a title="Click to go to ARC-STSA''s website." href="http://www.arcstsa.org/" target="_blank">http://www.arcstsa.org/</a>\r\n\r\nCAAHEP\r\n1361 Park Street\r\nClearwater, FL 33756\r\n(727) 210 2350 | <a title="Click to go to CAAHEP''s website." href="http://www.caahep.org/" target="_blank">http://www.caahep.org</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Veterinary Technology</strong>\r\n\r\nSJVC’s Veterinary Technology program holds provisional accreditation by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA), American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), qualifying students to sit for the Registered Veterinary Technician (RTV) exam for state licensure immediately upon graduation. 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(13336, 4, '2014-12-09 10:43:20', '2014-12-09 18:43:20', '<h2>What Accreditation Is and Why It Matters</h2>\r\nAccreditation is the process for evaluating and assuring the quality of education used by the American higher education community. Through accreditation, the higher education community shoulders the responsibility for monitoring the quality of the programs and services of member institutions.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignright wp-image-11946 size-full" src="http://sjvc-dev.devstage.in/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/SJVC-seal.jpg" alt="SJVC seal" width="346" height="330" />\r\n<h3>Institutional Accreditation</h3>\r\nSan Joaquin Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the <a title="Click to go to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation website." href="http://www.chea.org/" target="_blank">Council for Higher Education Accreditation</a> and the <a title="Click to go to the U.S. Department of Education website." href="http://www.ed.gov/" target="_blank">U.S. Department of Education</a>. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at <a title="Click to go to the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges website." href="http://www.accjc.org/" target="_blank">www.accjc.org</a>.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a title="View SJVC''s 2013 Self-Evaluation Report." href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_downloads/docs/ACCJC2013SelfEvaluationReport2.pdf" target="_blank">View</a> SJVC''s 2013 Self-Evaluation Report.</li>\r\n	<li><a title="Download the ACCJC Site Evaluation Report." href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_downloads/docs/ACCJC-Site-Evaluation-Report-03-2013.pdf" target="_blank">Download</a> the ACCJC Site Evaluation Report.</li>\r\n	<li><a title="Read the ACCJC Letter Reaffirming SJVC''s Accreditation." href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_downloads/docs/ACCJC-Letter-Reaffirm-Accreditation.pdf" target="_blank">Read</a> the ACCJC Letter Reaffirming SJVC''s Accreditation.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>State Approvals</h3>\r\nSan Joaquin Valley College is a private institution and is approved to operate as an accredited institution in the state of California by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). BPPE physical address: 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833; mailing address: P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818; phone (916) 431-6959; toll free (888) 370-7589; fax (916) 263-1897; website: <a title="Click to go to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education website." href="http://www.bppe.ca.gov/" target="_blank">www.bppe.ca.gov</a>.\r\n\r\n<a title="State Approvals" href="/admissions/accreditation/state-approvals">View State Approvals for SJVC</a>.\r\n<h3>Programmatic Accreditation</h3>\r\nClick on the links below to view accreditation for:\r\n\r\n<strong>Aviation Maintenance Technology\r\n</strong>The Aviation Maintenance Technology program is accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation.\r\n\r\nFlight Standards District Office\r\n4955 E. Anderson Ave., Ste. 110\r\nFresno, CA 93727\r\n(559) 454-0286 | <a title="Click to go to the FAA''s website." href="http://www.faa.gov" target="_blank">http://www.faa.gov</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Criminal Justice: Corrections</strong>\r\nThe Criminal Justice: Corrections program is accredited by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation/Corrections Standards Authority, and the Bureau of Security and Investigative Service (BSIS).\r\n\r\nCalifornia Commission on POST\r\n1601 Alhambra Blvd.\r\nSacramento, CA 95816-7083\r\n(916) 227-3909 | <a title="Click to go to the California POST website." href="http://www.post.ca.gov" target="_blank">http://www.post.ca.gov</a>\r\n\r\nCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation/Corrections Standards Authority\r\n600 Bercut Drive\r\nSacramento, CA 95811\r\n(916) 445-5073 | <a title="Click to go to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation/Corrections Standards Authority website." href="http://www.bscc.ca.gov/s_standardsandtrainingforcorrections.php" target="_blank">http://www.bscc.ca.gov/s_standardsandtrainingforcorrections.php</a>\r\n\r\nBureau of Security and Investigative Service\r\nPO Box 980550\r\nWest Sacramento, CA 980550\r\n(800) 952-5210 | <a title="Click to go to the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services website." href="http://www.bsis.ca.gov" target="_blank">http://www.bsis.ca.gov</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Dental Assisting</strong>\r\n\r\nThe SJVC Dental Assisting program is accredited by the Department of Consumer Affairs,  Dental Board of California.\r\n\r\nDental Board of California\r\n2005 Evergreen Street, Ste. 1550\r\nSacramento, CA 95815\r\n(916) 263-2300 | <a title="Click to go to the Dental Board of California''s website." href="http://www.dbc.ca.gov/" target="_blank">http://www.dbc.ca.gov </a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Dental Hygiene</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).\r\n\r\nCommission on Dental Accreditation\r\n211 East Chicago Ave\r\nChicago, IL 60611-2678\r\n(312) 440-2500 | <a title="Click to go to the Commission on Dental Accreditation''s website." href="http://www.ada.org/en/home-ada/coda" target="_blank">http://www.ada.org/en/home-ada/coda</a>\r\n\r\nThe San Diego San Joaquin Valley College Dental Hygiene Program is scheduled for review by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) on June 10-11, 2014. In accordance with the Commission’s accreditation policies, third-party comments are being solicited at this time. This notice is to inform students, faculty, patients and other interested parties of their right to submit comments to CODA regarding SJVC’s Dental Hygiene program adherence to accreditation standards. CODA is interested in the sustained quality of dental-related education programs, but does not intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of appeal for individuals in matters of admissions, appointment, promotion or dismissal of faculty, staff or students.\r\n\r\nA copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the Commission’s policy on third-party comments may be obtained by contacting:\r\n\r\n<a title="Click to go to the American Dental Association''s website." href="http://www.ada.org" target="_blank">American Dental Association</a>\r\nCommission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)\r\n211 East Chicago Avenue\r\nChicago, IL 60611\r\n(800) 621-8099, extension 4653\r\n\r\n<strong>Emergency Services and Safety Management</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Emergency Services and Safety Management program is certified by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Service (BSIS).\r\n\r\nBureau of Security and Investigative Service\r\nPO Box 980550\r\nWest Sacramento, CA 980550\r\n(800) 952-5210 | <a title="Click to go to the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services website." href="http://www.bsis.ca.gov" target="_blank">http://www.bsis.ca.gov</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Physician Assistant</strong>\r\n\r\nAt its March 2014 meeting, the <a title="Click to go to the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant''s website." href="http://www.arc-pa.org/" target="_blank">Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)</a> placed the San Joaquin Valley College Physician Assistant program sponsored by San Joaquin Valley College on Accreditation-Probation status until no later than September 30, 2015, at which time the sponsoring institution will voluntarily withdraw from the accreditation process.\r\n\r\nThe institution and program have agreed to teach-out the currently enrolled students in accordance and compliance with the educational Standards for accredited programs. Should the program not comply with the Standards, thereby failing to provide an acceptable educational experience for its students, it is subject to having the accreditation status withdrawn.\r\n\r\nSpecific questions regarding the program and its plans should be directed to the Program Director and/or the appropriate institutional official(s).\r\n\r\nAccreditation – Probation is a temporary status of accreditation conferred when a program does not meet the Standards and when the capability of the program to provide an acceptable educational experience for its students is threatened. Once placed on probation, programs that still fail to comply with accreditation requirements in a timely manner, as specified by the ARC-PA, may be scheduled for a focused site visit and/or risk having their accreditation withdrawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>Registered Nursing</strong>\r\n\r\nSan Joaquin Valley College’s RN program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).\r\n\r\nBoard of Registered Nursing\r\n1747 North Market Blvd., Ste. 150\r\nSacramento, CA 95834\r\n(916) 322-3350 | <a title="Click to go to the Board of Registered Nursing''s website." href="http://www.rn.ca.gov/" target="_blank">http://www.rn.ca.gov/</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Respiratory Therapy</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Respiratory Therapy programs on the Rancho Cordova, Bakersfield, Ontario and Visalia campuses have been granted continuing accreditation by the <a href="http://www.coarc.com/47.html" title="Click to visit CoARC''s website." target="_blank">Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)</a>, 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford TX 76021, 1-817-283-2835.\r\n\r\nSJVC Temecula holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. This status signifies that a program that has been granted an Approval of Intent has demonstrated sufficient compliance to initiate a program in accordance with the Standards through the completion and submission of an acceptable Self Study Report (PSSR) and other documentation required by the CoARC Board. The conferral of Provisional Accreditation denotes a new program that has made significant progress towards meeting the Standards of Accreditation.\r\n\r\nThe Temecula Respiratory Therapy program will remain on Provisional Accreditation until achieving Initial Accreditation. It is recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) toward eligibility to the Respiratory Care Credentialing Examination(s). Enrolled students completing the program under Provisional Accreditation are considered graduates of a CoARC accredited program.\r\n\r\n<strong>Surgical Technology</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Surgical Technology program is accredited by the <a title="Click to go to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs'' website." href="http://www.caahep.org/" target="_blank">Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)</a> in cooperation with the <a title="Click to go to the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting''s website." href="http://www.arcstsa.org/" target="_blank">Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA)</a>.\r\n\r\nARC-STSA\r\n6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Ste. 110\r\nLittleton, CO 80120\r\n(303) 694-9262 | <a title="Click to go to ARC-STSA''s website." href="http://www.arcstsa.org/" target="_blank">http://www.arcstsa.org/</a>\r\n\r\nCAAHEP\r\n1361 Park Street\r\nClearwater, FL 33756\r\n(727) 210 2350 | <a title="Click to go to CAAHEP''s website." href="http://www.caahep.org/" target="_blank">http://www.caahep.org</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Veterinary Technology</strong>\r\n\r\nSJVC’s Veterinary Technology program holds provisional accreditation by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA), American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), qualifying students to sit for the Registered Veterinary Technician (RTV) exam for state licensure immediately upon graduation. Refer to the <a title="Click to go to the California Veterinary Medical Board website." href="http://www.vmb.ca.gov/" target="_blank">state board website </a>for more information.\r\n\r\nCVTEA-AVMA\r\n1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100\r\nSchaumburg, IL 60173-4360\r\n(800) 248-2862 | <a title="Click to go to the AVMA website." href="https://www.avma.org" target="_blank">https://www.avma.org</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Vocational Nursing</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Licensed Vocational Nursing program is accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).\r\n\r\nBVNPT\r\n2535 Capital Oaks Dr., Ste. 205\r\nSacramento, CA 95833\r\n(916) 263-7800 | <a title="Click to go to the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians'' website." href="http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov" target="_blank">http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov</a>', 'Accreditation & Approvals', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'open', '', '1539-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-12-09 10:43:20', '2014-12-09 18:43:20', '', 1539, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/1539-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12890, 4, '2014-10-01 14:56:37', '2014-10-01 21:56:37', '<h2>What Accreditation Is and Why It Matters</h2>\r\nAccreditation is the process for evaluating and assuring the quality of education used by the American higher education community. Through accreditation, the higher education community shoulders the responsibility for monitoring the quality of the programs and services of member institutions.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignright wp-image-11946 size-full" src="http://sjvc-dev.devstage.in/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/SJVC-seal.jpg" alt="SJVC seal" width="346" height="330" />\r\n<h3>Institutional Accreditation</h3>\r\nSan Joaquin Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the <a title="Click to go to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation website." href="http://www.chea.org/" target="_blank">Council for Higher Education Accreditation</a> and the <a title="Click to go to the U.S. Department of Education website." href="http://www.ed.gov/" target="_blank">U.S. Department of Education</a>. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at <a title="Click to go to the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges website." href="http://www.accjc.org/" target="_blank">www.accjc.org</a>.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a title="View SJVC''s 2013 Self-Evaluation Report." href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_downloads/docs/ACCJC2013SelfEvaluationReport2.pdf" target="_blank">View</a> SJVC''s 2013 Self-Evaluation Report.</li>\r\n	<li><a title="Download the ACCJC Site Evaluation Report." href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_downloads/docs/ACCJC-Site-Evaluation-Report-03-2013.pdf" target="_blank">Download</a> the ACCJC Site Evaluation Report.</li>\r\n	<li><a title="Read the ACCJC Letter Reaffirming SJVC''s Accreditation." href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_downloads/docs/ACCJC-Letter-Reaffirm-Accreditation.pdf" target="_blank">Read</a> the ACCJC Letter Reaffirming SJVC''s Accreditation.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>State Approvals</h3>\r\nSan Joaquin Valley College is a private institution and is approved to operate as an accredited institution in the state of California by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). BPPE physical address: 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833; mailing address: P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818; phone (916) 431-6959; toll free (888) 370-7589; fax (916) 263-1897; website: <a title="Click to go to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education website." href="http://www.bppe.ca.gov/" target="_blank">www.bppe.ca.gov</a>.\r\n\r\n<a title="View State Approvals for SJVC." href="/state-approvals">View State Approvals for SJVC</a>.\r\n<h3>Programmatic Accreditation</h3>\r\nClick on the links below to view accreditation for:\r\n\r\n<strong>Aviation Maintenance Technology\r\n</strong>The Aviation Maintenance Technology program is accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation.\r\n\r\nFlight Standards District Office\r\n4955 E. Anderson Ave., Ste. 110\r\nFresno, CA 93727\r\n(559) 454-0286 | <a title="Click to go to the FAA''s website." href="http://www.faa.gov" target="_blank">http://www.faa.gov</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Criminal Justice: Corrections</strong>\r\nThe Criminal Justice: Corrections program is accredited by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation/Corrections Standards Authority, and the Bureau of Security and Investigative Service (BSIS).\r\n\r\nCalifornia Commission on POST\r\n1601 Alhambra Blvd.\r\nSacramento, CA 95816-7083\r\n(916) 227-3909 | <a title="Click to go to the California POST website." href="http://www.post.ca.gov" target="_blank">http://www.post.ca.gov</a>\r\n\r\nCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation/Corrections Standards Authority\r\n600 Bercut Drive\r\nSacramento, CA 95811\r\n(916) 445-5073 | <a title="Click to go to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation/Corrections Standards Authority website." href="http://www.bscc.ca.gov/s_standardsandtrainingforcorrections.php" target="_blank">http://www.bscc.ca.gov/s_standardsandtrainingforcorrections.php</a>\r\n\r\nBureau of Security and Investigative Service\r\nPO Box 980550\r\nWest Sacramento, CA 980550\r\n(800) 952-5210 | <a title="Click to go to the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services website." href="http://www.bsis.ca.gov" target="_blank">http://www.bsis.ca.gov</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Dental Assisting</strong>\r\n\r\nThe SJVC Dental Assisting program is accredited by the Department of Consumer Affairs,  Dental Board of California.\r\n\r\nDental Board of California\r\n2005 Evergreen Street, Ste. 1550\r\nSacramento, CA 95815\r\n(916) 263-2300 | <a title="Click to go to the Dental Board of California''s website." href="http://www.dbc.ca.gov/" target="_blank">http://www.dbc.ca.gov </a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Dental Hygiene</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).\r\n\r\nCommission on Dental Accreditation\r\n211 East Chicago Ave\r\nChicago, IL 60611-2678\r\n(312) 440-2500 | <a title="Click to go to the Commission on Dental Accreditation''s website." href="http://www.ada.org/en/home-ada/coda" target="_blank">http://www.ada.org/en/home-ada/coda</a>\r\n\r\nThe San Diego San Joaquin Valley College Dental Hygiene Program is scheduled for review by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) on June 10-11, 2014. In accordance with the Commission’s accreditation policies, third-party comments are being solicited at this time. This notice is to inform students, faculty, patients and other interested parties of their right to submit comments to CODA regarding SJVC’s Dental Hygiene program adherence to accreditation standards. CODA is interested in the sustained quality of dental-related education programs, but does not intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of appeal for individuals in matters of admissions, appointment, promotion or dismissal of faculty, staff or students.\r\n\r\nA copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the Commission’s policy on third-party comments may be obtained by contacting:\r\n\r\n<a title="Click to go to the American Dental Association''s website." href="http://www.ada.org" target="_blank">American Dental Association</a>\r\nCommission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)\r\n211 East Chicago Avenue\r\nChicago, IL 60611\r\n(800) 621-8099, extension 4653\r\n\r\n<strong>Emergency Services and Safety Management</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Emergency Services and Safety Management program is accredited by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and the Bureau of Security and Investigative Service (BSIS).\r\n\r\nCalifornia POST\r\n1601 Alhambra Blvd.\r\nSacramento, CA 95816-7083\r\n(916) 227-3909 | <a title="Click to go to the California POST website." href="http://www.post.ca.gov" target="_blank">http://www.post.ca.gov</a>\r\n\r\nBureau of Security and Investigative Service\r\nPO Box 980550\r\nWest Sacramento, CA 980550\r\n(800) 952-5210 | <a title="Click to go to the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services website." href="http://www.bsis.ca.gov" target="_blank">http://www.bsis.ca.gov</a>\r\n\r\nNational Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians\r\nRocco V. Morando Building\r\n6610 Busch Blvd.\r\nP.0. Box 29233\r\nColumbus, OH 43229\r\n(614) 888-4484 | <a title="Click to go to the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians website." href="http://www.nremt.org" target="_blank">http://www.nremt.org</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Physician Assistant</strong>\r\n\r\nAt its March 2014 meeting, the <a title="Click to go to the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant''s website." href="http://www.arc-pa.org/" target="_blank">Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)</a> placed the San Joaquin Valley College Physician Assistant program sponsored by San Joaquin Valley College on Accreditation-Probation status until no later than September 30, 2015, at which time the sponsoring institution will voluntarily withdraw from the accreditation process.\r\n\r\nThe institution and program have agreed to teach-out the currently enrolled students in accordance and compliance with the educational Standards for accredited programs. Should the program not comply with the Standards, thereby failing to provide an acceptable educational experience for its students, it is subject to having the accreditation status withdrawn.\r\n\r\nSpecific questions regarding the program and its plans should be directed to the Program Director and/or the appropriate institutional official(s).\r\n\r\nAccreditation – Probation is a temporary status of accreditation conferred when a program does not meet the Standards and when the capability of the program to provide an acceptable educational experience for its students is threatened. Once placed on probation, programs that still fail to comply with accreditation requirements in a timely manner, as specified by the ARC-PA, may be scheduled for a focused site visit and/or risk having their accreditation withdrawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>Registered Nursing</strong>\r\n\r\nSan Joaquin Valley College’s RN program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).\r\n\r\nBoard of Registered Nursing\r\n1747 North Market Blvd., Ste. 150\r\nSacramento, CA 95834\r\n(916) 322-3350 | <a title="Click to go to the Board of Registered Nursing''s website." href="http://www.rn.ca.gov/" target="_blank">http://www.rn.ca.gov/</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Respiratory Therapy</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Respiratory Therapy programs on the Rancho Cordova, Bakersfield, Ontario and Visalia campuses have been granted continuing accreditation by the <a title="Click to go to the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care''s website." href="http://www.coarc.com/" target="_blank">Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)</a>, 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford TX 76021, 1-817-283-2835.\r\n\r\nSJVC Temecula holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. This status signifies that a program that has been granted an Approval of Intent has demonstrated sufficient compliance to initiate a program in accordance with the Standards through the completion and submission of an acceptable Self Study Report (PSSR) and other documentation required by the CoARC Board. The conferral of Provisional Accreditation denotes a new program that has made significant progress towards meeting the Standards of Accreditation.\r\n\r\nThe Temecula Respiratory Therapy program will remain on Provisional Accreditation until achieving Initial Accreditation. It is recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) toward eligibility to the Respiratory Care Credentialing Examination(s). Enrolled students completing the program under Provisional Accreditation are considered graduates of a CoARC accredited program.\r\n\r\n<strong>Surgical Technology</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Surgical Technology program is accredited by the <a title="Click to go to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs'' website." href="http://www.caahep.org/" target="_blank">Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)</a> in cooperation with the <a title="Click to go to the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting''s website." href="http://www.arcstsa.org/" target="_blank">Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA)</a>.\r\n\r\nARC-STSA\r\n6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Ste. 110\r\nLittleton, CO 80120\r\n(303) 694-9262 | <a title="Click to go to ARC-STSA''s website." href="http://www.arcstsa.org/" target="_blank">http://www.arcstsa.org/</a>\r\n\r\nCAAHEP\r\n1361 Park Street\r\nClearwater, FL 33756\r\n(727) 210 2350 | <a title="Click to go to CAAHEP''s website." href="http://www.caahep.org/" target="_blank">http://www.caahep.org</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Veterinary Technology</strong>\r\n\r\nSJVC’s Veterinary Technology program holds provisional accreditation by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA), American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), qualifying students to sit for the Registered Veterinary Technician (RTV) exam for state licensure immediately upon graduation. Refer to the <a title="Click to go to the California Veterinary Medical Board website." href="http://www.vmb.ca.gov/" target="_blank">state board website </a>for more information.\r\n\r\nCVTEA-AVMA\r\n1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100\r\nSchaumburg, IL 60173-4360\r\n(800) 248-2862 | <a title="Click to go to the AVMA website." href="https://www.avma.org" target="_blank">https://www.avma.org</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Vocational Nursing</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Licensed Vocational Nursing program is accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).\r\n\r\nBVNPT\r\n2535 Capital Oaks Dr., Ste. 205\r\nSacramento, CA 95833\r\n(916) 263-7800 | <a title="Click to go to the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians'' website." href="http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov" target="_blank">http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov</a>', 'Accreditation & Approvals', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1539-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-10-01 14:56:37', '2014-10-01 21:56:37', '', 1539, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/1539-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(13676, 17, '2015-04-01 15:38:08', '2015-04-01 22:38:08', '[caption id="attachment_13675" align="alignleft" width="300"]<a href="http://www.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Temecula-Dental-Assisting-pinning-ceremony.jpg"><img src="http://www.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Temecula-Dental-Assisting-pinning-ceremony-300x250.jpg" alt="Temecula Dental Assisting pinning ceremony" width="300" height="250" class="wp-image-13675 size-thumbnail" /></a> Amber Brubaker won the Director’s Award for academic achievement and was the Graduate Speaker at SJVC Temecula''s first Dental Assisting Pinning Ceremony.[/caption]\r\n\r\nA Pinning Ceremony was held on March 19th for the very first graduating class of Temecula''s new <a href="/programs/medical-and-dental/dental-assistant" title="Click to learn more about SJVC''s Dental Assistant program.">Dental Assisting program</a>. Graduates and their families attended the hour-and-a-half long event that marked successful completion of the program. The awarded Dental Assisting students earned certificates, as well and their Dental Assisting pins.\r\n\r\n"The pin establishes their status as Dental Assistants, and they can wear it on their gown at graduation and lapel at other events," says Cindy Ovard, Dental Assisting Program Director, <a href="/campuses/southern-california/temecula" title="Click here to learn more about SJVC''s Temecula Campus.">SJVC Temecula</a>.\r\n\r\nOther certificates and awards were presented at the ceremony. Graduates were given infection control certificates, law and ethics certificates, and X-ray licenses. Amber Brubaker won the Director’s Award for academic achievement and was the Graduate Speaker at the event. Amber earned a 4.0 GPA and had perfect attendance during her Dental Assisting program. She was also offered – and accepted – a position as a Dental Assistant at her extern site.\r\n\r\nThe event included a video provided by Dental Assisting graduate Megan Gonzalez, which highlighted special moments from class start to class completion. Attendees also enjoyed a potluck of an array of foods, as well as a large sheet cake provided by the college.\r\n\r\n"We celebrated successful support and completion of the Dental Assisting program and launching our graduates into their new career path," says Cindy.\r\n\r\nTemecula''s Dental Assisting graduates are optimistic about their career opportunities. "The Dental Assisting program offered me real-life experience," says recent grad Rebecca Goodwin. "I was able to be hired immediately upon graduation. Everything we did in school, we do in the real world. SJVC made this possible for me."\r\n\r\nTemecula''s Dental Assisting grads – most of whom have already been placed in dental offices – will take their CA State Board exam in April to become Registered Dental Assistants (RDAs).', 'Dental Assisting Pinning Ceremony a first for the Temecula campus', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'open', '', '13674-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-04-01 15:38:08', '2015-04-01 22:38:08', '', 13674, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/13674-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(12901, 4, '2014-10-01 16:07:43', '2014-10-01 23:07:43', 'Click to download SJVC <a title="Click to download a PDF of SJVC''s Consumer Information." href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_downloads/consumerinfo/2014-Consumer-Information.pdf" target="_blank">Consumer Information</a> and <a title="Click to download a PDF of SJVC''s Student Right-to-Know Disclosures." href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_downloads/consumerinfo/2014-Student-Right-to-Know-Disclosures.pdf" target="_blank">Student Right-to-Know Disclosures</a>.\r\n<h3><strong>Gainful Employment Disclosures &amp; Student Performance Fact Sheets</strong></h3>\r\n<h4><strong>Antelope Valley (Lancaster) Campus</strong></h4>\r\n[table width="100%" colalign="center|center|center|center"]\r\nProgram,Credential Level,Gainful Employment Disclosures (Federal),Student Performance Fact Sheets (State)\r\nBusiness Administration,Certificate,<a title="Lancaster Business Administration Certificate Program Gainful Employment Disclosures" href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/lancaster/business-administration-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a title="Lancaster Business Administration Certificate Program Student Performance Fact Sheet" href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/lancaster/SPF1200_LAN_BA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet\r\n</a>Business Administration,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/lancaster/business-administration-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/lancaster/SPF1201_LAN_BA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nCriminal Justice: Corrections,A.S. Degree,<a title="Lancaster Criminal Justice: Corrections A.S. Degree Gainful Employment Disclosures" href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/lancaster/criminal-justice-corrections-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a title="Lancaster Criminal Justice: Corrections A.S. Degree Program Student Performance Fact Sheet" href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/lancaster/SPF1202_LAN_CJ_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Assistant,Certificate,<a title="Lancaster Medical Assistant Certificate Program Gainful Employment Disclosures" href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/lancaster/medical-assisting-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a title="Lancaster Medical Assistant Certificate Program Student Performance Fact Sheet" href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/lancaster/SPF1207_LAN_MA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Assistant,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/lancaster/medical-assisting-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/lancaster/SPF1206_LAN_MA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Office,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/lancaster/medical-office-administration-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/lancaster/SPF1209_LAN_MO_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Office,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/lancaster/medical-billing-specialist-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/lancaster/SPF1208_LAN_MO_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nPharmacy Technology,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/lancaster/pharmacy-technology-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/lancaster/SPF1210_LAN_PT_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nPharmacy Technology,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/lancaster/pharmacy-technology-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/lancaster/SPF1211_LAN_PT_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nHVAC,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/lancaster/hvac-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/lancaster/SPF1203_LAN_HVAC-R_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nIndustrial Technology,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/lancaster/industrial-technology-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/lancaster/SPF1204_LAN_IT_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nIndustrial Technology,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/lancaster/industrial-technology-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/lancaster/SPF1205_LAN_IT_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\n[/table]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>Bakersfield Campus</strong></h4>\r\n[table width="100%" colalign="center|center|center|center"]\r\nProgram,Credential Level,Gainful Employment Disclosures (Federal),Student Performance Fact Sheets (State)\r\nBusiness Administration,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/business-administration-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/bakersfield/SPF0200_BAK_BA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nCriminal Justice: Corrections,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/criminal-justice-corrections-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/bakersfield/SPF0201_BAK_CJ_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nEmergency Services &amp; Safety Management,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/essm-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/bakersfield/SPF0205_BAK_ESSM_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nDental Assistant,Certificate,<a title="Bakersfield Dental Assistant Federal Disclosures" href="/admissions/consumer-information/bakersfield-dental-assistant-federal-disclosures" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/bakersfield/SPF0202_BAK_DA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nDiagnostic Medical Sonography,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/diagnostic-medical-sonography-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/bakersfield/SPF0203_BAK_DMS_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nDiagnostic Medical Sonography,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/diagnostic-medical-sonography-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/bakersfield/SPF0204_BAK_DMS_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Assistant,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/medical-assisting-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/bakersfield/SPF0210_BAK_MA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Assistant,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/medical-assisting-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/bakersfield/SPF0209_BAK_MA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Office,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/medical-billing-specialist-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/bakersfield/SPF0211_BAK_MO_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nPharmacy Technology,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/pharmacy-technology-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/bakersfield/SPF0212_BAK_PT_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nRespiratory Therapy,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/respiratory-therapy-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/bakersfield/SPF0213_BAK_RT_AS-L.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nSurgical Technology,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/surgical-technology-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/bakersfield/SPF0214_BAK_ST_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nTherapeutic Massage,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/therapeutic-massage-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/bakersfield/SPF0215_BAK_TM_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nTherapeutic Massage,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/therapeutic-massage-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/bakersfield/SPF0216_BAK_TM_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nHVAC,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/hvac-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/bakersfield/SPF0206_BAK_HVAC_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nIndustrial Technology,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/industrial-technology-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/bakersfield/SPF0207_BAK_IT_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nIndustrial Technology,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/industrial-technology-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/bakersfield/SPF0208_BAK_IT_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\n[/table]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>Fresno Campus</strong></h4>\r\n[table width="100%" colalign="center|center|center|center"]\r\nProgram,Credential Level,Gainful Employment Disclosures (Federal),Student Performance Fact Sheets (State)\r\nBusiness Administration,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/fresno/business-administration-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/fresno/SPF0300_FRE_BA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nCriminal Justice: Corrections,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/fresno/criminal-justice-corrections-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/fresno/SPF0301_FRE_CJ_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nDental Assistant,Certificate,<a title="Fresno Dental Assistant Federal Disclosures" href="/admissions/consumer-information/fresno-dental-assistant-federal-disclosures" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/fresno/SPF0302_FRE_DA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Assistant,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/fresno/medical-assisting-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/fresno/SPF0306_FRE_MA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Assistant,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/fresno/medical-assisting-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/fresno/SPF0305_FRE_MA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Office,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/fresno/medical-billing-specialist-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/fresno/SPF0307_FRE_MO_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nPharmacy Technology,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/fresno/pharmacy-technology-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/fresno/SPF0308_FRE_PT_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nSurgical Technology,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/fresno/surgical-technology-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/fresno/SPF0309_FRE_ST_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nVeterinary Technology,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/fresno/veterinary-technology-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/fresno/SPF0310_FRE_VT_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nHVAC,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/fresno/hvac-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/fresno/SPF0303_FRE_HVAC_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nIndustrial Technology,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/fresno/industrial-technology-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/fresno/SPF0304_FRE_IT_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\n[/table]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>Fresno - Aviation Campus</strong></h4>\r\n[table width="100%" colalign="center|center|center|center"]\r\nProgram,Credential Level,Gainful Employment Disclosures (Federal),Student Performance Fact Sheets (State)\r\nAviation Maintenance Technology,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/fresnoaviation/aviation-maintenance-technology-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/aviation/SPF0400_AVI_AMT_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\n[/table]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>Hanford Campus</strong></h4>\r\n[table width="100%" colalign="center|center|center|center"]\r\nProgram,Credential Level,Gainful Employment Disclosures (Federal),Student Performance Fact Sheets (State)\r\nBusiness Administration,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/hanford/business-administration-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures,</a><a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/hanford/SPF0900_HAN_BA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nBusiness Administration,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/hanford/business-administration-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/hanford/SPF0901_HAN_BA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nCriminal Justice: Corrections, A.S. Degree, <a title="Hanford Criminal Justice: Corrections A.S. Degree Program Consumer Disclosures" href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/hanford/criminal-justice-corrections-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a title="Hanford Criminal Justice: Corrections A.S. Degree Program Student Performance Fact Sheet" href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/hanford/SPF0902_HAN_CJ_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Assistant,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/hanford/medical-assisting-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/hanford/SPF0904_HAN_MA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet\r\n</a>Medical Assistant,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/hanford/medical-assisting-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/hanford/SPF0903_HAN_MA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet\r\n</a>Medical Office,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/hanford/medical-office-administration-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/hanford/SPF0906_HAN_MO_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet\r\n</a>Medical Office,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/hanford/medical-billing-specialist-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/hanford/SPF0905_HAN_MO_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet\r\n</a>[/table]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>Madera Campus</strong></h4>\r\n[table width="100%" colalign="center|center|center|center"]\r\nProgram,Credential Level,Gainful Employment Disclosures (Federal),Student Performance Fact Sheets (State)\r\nBusiness Administration,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/madera/business-administration-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/madera/SPF1400_MAD_BA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Assistant,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/madera/medical-assisting-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/madera/SPF1401_MAD_MA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Office,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/madera/medical-office-administration-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/madera/SPF1402_MAD_MO_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\n[/table]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>Modesto Campus</strong></h4>\r\n[table width="100%" colalign="center|center|center|center"]\r\nProgram,Credential Level,Gainful Employment Disclosures (Federal),Student Performance Fact Sheets (State)\r\nBusiness Administration,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/modesto/business-administration-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/modesto/SPF0700_MOD_BA_C.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nBusiness Administration,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/modesto/business-administration-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/modesto/SPF0701_MOD_BA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nCriminal Justice: Corrections,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/modesto/criminal-justice-corrections-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/modesto/SPF0702_MOD_CJ_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Assistant,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/modesto/medical-assisting-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/modesto/SPF0706_MOD_MA_C.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Assistant,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/modesto/medical-assisting-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/modesto/SPF0707_MOD_MO_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Office,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/modesto/medical-office-administration-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/modesto/SPF0708_MOD_MO_C.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Office,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/modesto/medical-billing-specialist-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/modesto/SPF0705_MOD_MA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nPharmacy Technology,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/modesto/pharmacy-technology-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/modesto/SPF0709_MOD_PT_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nTherapeutic Massage,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/modesto/therapeutic-massage-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/modesto/SPF0710_MOD_TM_C.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nTherapeutic Massage,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/modesto/therapeutic-massage-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/modesto/SPF0711_MOD_TM_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nIndustrial Technology,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/modesto/industrial-technology-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/modesto/SPF0703_MOD_IT_C.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nIndustrial Technology,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/modesto/industrial-technology-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/modesto/SPF0704_MOD_IT_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\n[/table]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>Online Campus</strong></h4>\r\n[table width="100%" colalign="center|center|center|center"]\r\nProgram,Credential Level,Gainful Employment Disclosures (Federal),Student Performance Fact Sheets (State)\r\nBusiness Administration,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/online/business-administration-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/online/SPF0600_ONL_BA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nBusiness Administration,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/online/business-administration-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/online/SPF0601_ONL_BA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nConstruction Management,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/online/construction-management-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/online/SPF0602_ONL_CM_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nHuman Resource Administration,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/online/human-resource-administration-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/online/SPF0603_ONL_HRA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nHuman Resource Administration,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/online/human-resource-administration-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/online/SPF0604_ONL_HRA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Assistant,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/online/medical-assisting-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/online/SPF0606_ONL_MA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Assistant,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/online/medical-assisting-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/online/SPF0605_ONL_MA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Office,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/online/medical-office-administration-certificate/" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/online/SPF0607_ONL_MO_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Office,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/online/medical-billing-specialist-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/online/SPF0608_ONL_MO_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\n[/table]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>Ontario Campus</strong></h4>\r\n[table width="100%" colalign="center|center|center|center"]\r\nProgram,Credential Level,Gainful Employment Disclosures (Federal),Student Performance Fact Sheets (State)\r\nBusiness Administration,Certificate,<a title="Ontario Business Administration Certificate Program Consumer Disclosures" href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/ontario/business-administration-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a title="Ontario Business Administration Certificate Program Student Performance Fact Sheet" href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/ontario/SPF0500_ONT_BA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet\r\n</a>Business Administration,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/ontario/business-administration-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/ontario/SPF0501_ONT_BA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nConstruction Management,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/ontario/construction-management-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/ontario/SPF0503_ONT_CM_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nCriminal Justice: Corrections,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/ontario/criminal-justice-corrections-degree/" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/ontario/SPF0502_ONT_CJ_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nDental Hygiene,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/ontario/dental-hygiene-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/ontario/SPF0504_ONT_DH_AS-L.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Assistant,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/ontario/medical-assisting-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/ontario/SPF0509_ONT_MA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Assistant,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/ontario/medical-assisting-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/ontario/SPF0508_ONT_MA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Office,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/ontario/medical-office-administration-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/ontario/SPF0511_ONT_MO_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Office,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/ontario/medical-billing-specialist-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/ontario/SPF0510_ONT_MO_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nPharmacy Technology,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/ontario/pharmacy-technology-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/ontario/SPF0512_ONT_PT_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nPharmacy Technology,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/ontario/pharmacy-technology-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/ontario/SPF0513_ONT_PT_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nRespiratory Therapy,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/ontario/respiratory-therapy-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/ontario/SPF0514_ONT_RT_AS-L.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nHVAC,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/ontario/hvac-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/ontario/SPF0505_ONT_HVAC_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nIndustrial Technology,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/ontario/industrial-technology-certificate/" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/ontario/SPF0506_ONT_IT_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nIndustrial Technology,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/ontario/industrial-technology-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/ontario/SPF0507_ONT_IT_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\n[/table]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>Rancho Cordova Campus</strong></h4>\r\n[table width="100%" colalign="center|center|center|center"]\r\nProgram,Credential Level,Gainful Employment Disclosures (Federal),Student Performance Fact Sheets (State)\r\nRespiratory Therapy,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/ranchocordova/respiratory-therapy-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/ranchocordova/SPF0800_COR_RT_AS-L.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\n[/table]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>San Diego Campus</strong></h4>\r\n[table width="100%" colalign="center|center|center|center"]\r\nProgram,Credential Level,Gainful Employment Disclosures (Federal),Student Performance Fact Sheets (State)\r\nDental Hygiene,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/sandiego/dental-hygiene-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/sandiego/SPF1300_SAN_DH_AS-L.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\n[/table]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>Temecula Campus</strong></h4>\r\n[table width="100%" colalign="center|center|center|center"]\r\nProgram,Credential Level,Gainful Employment Disclosures (Federal),Student Performance Fact Sheets (State)\r\nBusiness Administration,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/temecula/business-administration-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/temecula/SPF1100_TEM_BA_Cert.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nBusiness Administration,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/temecula/business-administration-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/temecula/SPF1101_TEM_BA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nDental Assistant,Certificate,<a title="Temecula Dental Assistant Federal Disclosures" href="/admissions/consumer-information/temecula-dental-assistant-federal-disclosures" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/temecula/SPF1102_TEM_DA_Cert.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Assistant,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/temecula/medical-assisting-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/temecula/SPF1105_TEM_MA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Assistant,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/temecula/medical-assisting-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/temecula/SPF1104_TEM_MA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Office,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/temecula/medical-office-administration-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/temecula/SPF1107_TEM_MO_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Office,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/temecula/medical-billing-specialist-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/temecula/SPF1106_TEM_MO_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nPharmacy Technology,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/temecula/pharmacy-technology-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/temecula/SPF1108_TEM_PT_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nPharmacy Technology,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/temecula/pharmacy-technology-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/temecula/SPF1109_TEM_PT_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nRespiratory Therapy,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/temecula/respiratory-therapy-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/temecula/SPF1110_TEM_RT_AS-L.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nHVAC,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/temecula/hvac-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/temecula/SPF1103_TEM_HVAC_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\n[/table]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>Victor Valley (Hesperia) Campus</strong></h4>\r\n[table width="100%" colalign="center|center|center|center"]\r\nProgram,Credential Level,Gainful Employment Disclosures (Federal),Student Performance Fact Sheets (State)\r\nBusiness Administration,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/hesperia/business-administration-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/hesperia/SPF1000_HES_BA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nBusiness Administration,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/hesperia/business-administration-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/hesperia/SPF1001_HES_BA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nCriminal Justice: Corrections,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/hesperia/criminal-justice-corrections-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/hesperia/SPF1002_HES_CJ_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Assistant,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/hesperia/medical-assisting-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/hesperia/SPF1007_HES_MA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Assistant,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/hesperia/medical-assisting-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/hesperia/SPF1006_HES_MA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Office,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/hesperia/medical-office-administration-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/hesperia/SPF1009_HES_MO_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Office,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/hesperia/medical-billing-specialist-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/hesperia/SPF1008_HES_MO_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nPharmacy Technology,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/hesperia/pharmacy-technology-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/hesperia/SPF1010_HES_PT_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nPharmacy Technology,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/hesperia/pharmacy-technology-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/hesperia/SPF1011_HES_PT_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nHVAC,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/hesperia/hvac-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/hesperia/SPF1003_HES_HVAC_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nIndustrial Technology,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/hesperia/industrial-technology-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/hesperia/SPF1004_HES_IT_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nIndustrial Technology,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/hesperia/industrial-technology-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/hesperia/SPF1005_HES_IT_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\n[/table]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>Visalia Campus</strong></h4>\r\n[table width="100%" colalign="center|center|center|center"]\r\nProgram,Credential Level,Gainful Employment Disclosures (Federal),Student Performance Fact Sheets (State)\r\nBusiness Administration,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/visalia/business-administration-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/visalia/SPF0100_VIS_BA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nCriminal Justice: Corrections,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/visalia/criminal-justice-corrections-degree/" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/visalia/SPF0101_VIS_CJ_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nHuman Resource Administration,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/visalia/human-resource-administration-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/visalia/SPF0105_VIS_HRA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nDental Assistant,Certificate,<a title="Visalia Dental Assistant Federal Disclosures" href="/admissions/consumer-information/visalia-dental-assistant-federal-disclosures" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/visalia/SPF0103_VIS_DA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nDental Hygiene,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/visalia/dental-hygiene-degree/" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/visalia/SPF0104_VIS_DH_AS-L.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Assistant,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/visalia/medical-assisting-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/visalia/SPF0109_VIS_MA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Assistant,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/visalia/medical-assisting-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/visalia/SPF0108_VIS_MA_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nMedical Office,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/visalia/medical-billing-specialist-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/visalia/SPF0110_VIS_MO_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nPharmacy Technology,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/visalia/pharmacy-technology-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/visalia/SPF0112_VIS_PT_AS.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nPhysician Assistant,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/visalia/physician-assistant-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/visalia/SPF0111_VIS_PA_AS-L.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nRespiratory Therapy,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/visalia/respiratory-therapy-degree/" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/visalia/SPF0116_VIS_RT_AS-L.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nRegistered Nursing,A.S. Degree,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/visalia/registered-nursing-degree" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/visalia/SPF0115_VIS_RN_AS-L.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nLVN to RN,Certificate,<a href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/visalia/lvn-to-rn-certificate" target="_blank">View Disclosures</a>,<a href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/visalia/SPF0114_VIS_LVNRN_30_CERT-L.pdf" target="_blank">Download Fact Sheet</a>\r\nLVN to RN,A.S. 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(13597, 17, '2015-02-23 11:29:50', '2015-02-23 19:29:50', '<h2>Dental Assistant Certificate</h2>\r\nThe Dental Assistant Certificate of Completion program can be completed in 45 weeks (approximately 10 months).\r\n\r\n[table width="100%" colalign="center|center"]\r\nGainful Employment Disclosures (Federal),Student Performance Fact Sheets (State)\r\n<a title="Bakersfield Dental Assistant Certificate Program Gainful Employment Disclosures" href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/bakersfield/dental-assisting-certificate/" target="_blank">Bakersfield</a>,<a title="Bakersfield Dental Assistant Certificate Program Student Performance Fact Sheet" href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/bakersfield/SPF0202_BAK_DA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Bakersfield</a>\r\n<a title="Fresno Dental Assistant Certificate Program Gainful Employment Disclosures" href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/fresno/dental-assisting-certificate/" target="_blank">Fresno</a>,<a title="Fresno Dental Assistant Certificate Program Student Performance Fact Sheet" href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/fresno/SPF0302_FRE_DA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Fresno</a>\r\n<a title="Temecula Dental Assistant Certificate Program Gainful Employment Disclosures" href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/temecula/dental-assisting-certificate" target="_blank">Temecula</a>,<a title="Temecula Dental Assistant Certificate Program Student Performance Fact Sheet" href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/temecula/SPF1102_TEM_DA_Cert.pdf" target="_blank">Temecula</a>\r\n<a title="Visalia Dental Assistant Certificate Program Gainful Employment Disclosures" href="http://consumerinfo.sjvc.edu/visalia/dental-assisting-certificate/" target="_blank">Visalia</a>,<a title="Visalia Dental Assistant Certificate Program Student Performance Fact Sheet" href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_spfs/visalia/SPF0103_VIS_DA_CERT.pdf" target="_blank">Visalia</a>\r\n[/table]', 'Dental Assistant Consumer Information', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'open', '', '6123-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-02-23 11:29:50', '2015-02-23 19:29:50', '', 6123, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/6123-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(13025, 4, '2014-10-02 15:42:51', '2014-10-02 22:42:51', '<img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-13024" src="http://www.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/SJVC-Pharmacy-Tech-student-Lauren-Enriquez1-300x136.jpg" alt="SJVC Pharmacy Tech student Lauren Enriquez" width="300" height="136" />"This is the career I never knew I wanted," says <a title="Click to learn more about SJVC''s Pharmacy Technology program." href="http://www.sjvc.edu/pharmacy-technology" target="_blank">Pharmacy Technology</a> student, Lauren Enriquez, who spent several years working at popular SoCal theme parks and, more recently, Starbucks.\r\n\r\nAt twenty-three, Lauren was not happy where she was, but didn’t feel that the college experience would work very well for her either. "I did community college, and it wasn’t a good fit," she says. "But, it didn’t have the guidance SJVC offers me."\r\n\r\nA girlfriend had started SJVC’s Pharmacy Tech (PT) program in <a title="Click to learn more about SJVC''s Temecula campus." href="http://www.sjvc.edu/temecula" target="_blank">Temecula</a>, and Lauren thought it sounded like fun. "I had thought about a career in medicine, but I’m kind of squeamish and not really good about blood and guts and stuff," she says.\r\n\r\nThe PT program would give her the industry she wanted without the queasy bits.\r\n\r\n"I got a phone call not 10 minutes after I requested more information online; and it’s probably the best call I ever accepted," says Lauren. "It was 48 hours from website to ringing the bell (new student enrollment bell) on campus."\r\n\r\nIt was a great start, but Lauren had plenty of apprehension about school. "Oh my god, what if I hate it or mess this up," she worried.\r\n\r\nShe was reassured by the small class size and the amount of one-on-one attention instructors provide. "They have hands-on experience themselves, so know what’s relevant to us in our career field," says Lauren. "Like they tell new students in orientation, ''No one will let you drown.''"\r\n\r\nLauren did not drown. She barely had to hold her breath.\r\n\r\n"Honestly, a lot of it came really easy for me," she says. Lauren blossomed under all the support she got at school and at home from her husband, Chris. She locked into a consistent 4.0 GPA and threw herself into SJVC volunteer work.\r\n\r\n"I was thinking that this is the only chance at college I’m going to get, so I want to have good memories of involvement," says Lauren. "I just want to help my campus and inspire others to get involved too."\r\n\r\nLauren is President of HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) and a member of all clubs on campus, including ASB and Diversity Club. She is a frequent organizer of community events such as Light the Night Walk and Relay for Life, which earned her the Student Ambassador Award and Inspirational Involvement Award.\r\n\r\n"Lauren is a leader on and off campus, daily making a difference for her fellow students and her community," says John Hall, Dean of Student Services. "I can’t wait to see where her drive and determination bring her next!"\r\n\r\nA couple of months ago, Lauren’s strong academic performance and volunteer standing were suddenly at risk. Chris lost his job and Lauren’s focus and finances dwindled. "There was no way my husband would ever let me drop out," so they hunkered down, spent money on the bare necessities, and Lauren resisted the urge to go back to work. Chris just recently landed another position, so some hard choices were averted.\r\n\r\n"I cannot wait to repay him for time I’ve spent mooching," laughs Lauren, who graduates in January.\r\n\r\nLauren would like to go to work for a hospital or compounding pharmacy where she would customize IV bags with specific medications. "I think it’s a fun and interesting process," she says.\r\n\r\nShe would also like to continue her education to get her BA degree in biology before going on to Pharmacy school. "I’d like to be that kind of pharmacist that can actually jump in and help out PTs, and know where they’re coming from," she says.\r\n\r\nHer greatest inspiration to complete her program has been her husband and the better life they can share. Currently living with her in-laws, Lauren and Chris want, like any couple, to get out on their own. "We want to live the way we like, stay close to family…not too close, though," Lauren teases.\r\n\r\nLauren and Chris like to spend time together, often teaming up on video games. "We’re not very competitive and usually do different quests together," she says. "Chris is sitting on the couch, telling me he is better," she laughs.\r\n\r\nLook out world. A shared quest seems to work very well for Lauren and Chris.', 'Pharmacy Tech student shares quest for better life', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3053-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-10-02 15:42:51', '2014-10-02 22:42:51', '', 3053, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/3053-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(13030, 4, '2014-10-02 15:48:33', '2014-10-02 22:48:33', '<img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-13029" src="http://www.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/SJVC-Bakersfield-Medical-Assisting-students-help-local-homeless-shelter1-300x228.jpg" alt="SJVC Bakersfield Medical Assisting students help local homeless shelter" width="300" height="228" />The <a title="Click to learn more about SJVC''s Bakersfield campus." href="http://www.sjvc.edu/bakersfield" target="_blank">Bakersfield campus</a> Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting Club launched a campus-wide drive to raise funds for backpacks and school supplies for children at the Bakersfield Homeless Center (BHC).\r\n\r\n"We wanted to help out the children in our community," says <a title="Click to learn more about SJVC''s Medical Assistant program." href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-assistant" target="_blank">Medical Assisting</a> student, Stephanie Johnston. "There were so many children in need of a backpack and school supplies for the new school year, and we felt that we should contribute to that need."\r\n\r\nThe CAMA Club’s weekly food sales funded much-needed backpacks and supplies for children at the Center. "We know that our contribution made a difference to the children in need," says Stephanie.\r\n\r\nThe Bakersfield Homeless Center is a 174-bed facility that provides shelter, food and advocacy to those most in need – typically a single parent with children who have lost their home to personal or economic crisis.\r\n\r\n"Without the support and community partners such as the one we have with San Joaquin Valley College, we here at the Bakersfield Homeless Center would not be able to help our families and children," says Cindy Lyday, External Affairs Manager for the center. "We are grateful for the donation of backpacks made to our Back to School Backpack Drive and you helped us reach our goal of 500 backpacks!"\r\n\r\nMembers of the CAMA Club dropped off the collected backpacks at a local TV station.\r\n\r\n"BHC sleeps over 100 children a night and every school age child was thrilled when they got the chance to pick out the backpack they wanted for this school year," says Cindy. Excess backpacks are provided throughout the school year to new children needing the safety and comforts the Center provides.\r\n\r\nSJVC Bakersfield was happy to support Bakersfield Homeless Center’s mission.', 'CAMA Club Donates Backpacks to Kids at Shelter', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3043-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-10-02 15:48:33', '2014-10-02 22:48:33', '', 3043, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/3043-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(13032, 4, '2014-10-02 15:50:32', '2014-10-02 22:50:32', '<img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-13031" src="http://www.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Visalia-campus-participates-in-Be-the-Match1-300x154.jpg" alt="Visalia campus participates in Be the Match" width="300" height="154" />Every four minutes someone is diagnosed with cancer – about 12,000 people each year. For far too many of those with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma and sickle cell anemia, the only hope of escaping imminent death is a bone marrow transplant, or blood marrow transfusion. Of the hundreds of thousands hoping to find blood and/or marrow donors, only about 50 percent find a volunteer ''match.''\r\n\r\n<a title="Click to learn more about SJVC''s Visalia campus." href="http://www.sjvc.edu/visalia" target="_blank">SJVC’s Visalia campus</a> pulled together to try to save a few more lives. More than 170 students, staff and faculty registered with the City of Hope’s <em>Be the Match Marrow Registry</em> for the chance to give the greatest gift of all – life.\r\n\r\n"We have lots of medical students here who participated because they are going into the medical field," says Kerrie Liles, Dean of Students and registration drive organizer. "Everyone that participated felt very proud. You just got the sense that they knew that they could be part of something really big."\r\n\r\nDean Liles had spent a month getting the word out, sending emails, putting up posters and going into classrooms to talk to students about the need for marrow donors. Kerrie told them about those so sick that only the very marrow from a human body could provide any promise of continued life. She gave statistics, answered questions and talked about what it meant to register as a donor for <em>Be the Match</em>.\r\n\r\nOn August 5th and 6th, Raquel Amezquita and Vivian Abernathy from <em>Be the Match Marrow Registry</em> at the City of Hope in Los Angeles came to the campus to assist with donor registrations, take four cheek swabs (upper/lower, right/left) from participants and explain the process of blood and marrow donation.\r\n\r\n"The students and instructors were such a pleasure to work with," says Raquel Amezquita. "They were all so excited about the possibility of saving someone''s life."\r\n\r\nOne young RN student knew exactly what becoming a donor was about. Her dad was scheduled to receive a blood marrow infusion the next day. She and five of her fellow classmates went together to register as donors. It was a pretty emotional moment for them, as well as for Raquel and Vivian, as they guided the students through the process.\r\n\r\nDonors span the ages of 18-44 and are registered in a world-wide data base of 12-14 million. If a match is made, all blood and bone marrow draws are performed at the City of Hope Hospital in Los Angeles. Donors are compensated for travel expenses, including child care, food, lodging and transportation. For students, the City of Hope also provides a letter to the college Dean requesting that a student’s absence not result in any form of penalty.\r\n\r\nThe process of extraction is different depending on whether the cancer patient is an adult or a child. If a donor is matched with an adult patient, the donor is hooked up to a machine that extracts marrow from a blood line from one arm before returning it to the donor through a line in the opposite arm. The process takes a few hours.\r\n\r\nIf the donor is matched with a child the process is more intricate. Donors are put under for 60-90 minutes while marrow is extracted from the hip bone. Donors are released after a few hours of observation.\r\n\r\nThousands of lives are saved each year, as donors are paired with cancer patients pinning their hopes on the long-shot of a biological match. Over 600,000 potential donors are added to the registry each year – one-third with diverse ancestry – and around 5,800 cancer patients receive a marrow transplant.\r\n\r\nIt is important to have donors with diverse ethnic backgrounds, as many patients are of blended races and depend upon <em>Be the Match</em> to have a well-balanced pool of donors.\r\n\r\nDonor registration is the first step toward creating those small miracles of connection.\r\n\r\n"Everybody has a family member or friend who has been touched by cancer or leukemia, so it’s something everyone can relate to," says Kerrie. "It was powerful and one of the things I’m most proud of being a part of," she says of the <em>Match</em> drive.\r\n\r\nThe Visalia campus plans to participate in the <em>Be the Match Registry Drive</em> on a regular basis. Those interested in becoming a donor can order a swab kit at <a title="Click to go to Be the Match''s website." href="http://www.join.bethematch.org/Hope4All" target="_blank">join.bethematch.org/Hope4All</a>.', 'Visalia campus all in with Be the Match Marrow Registry Drive', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3036-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-10-02 15:50:32', '2014-10-02 22:50:32', '', 3036, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/3036-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(13034, 4, '2014-10-02 17:37:00', '2014-10-03 00:37:00', 'The <a title="Click to learn more about SJVC''s surgical technology program." href="http://www.sjvc.edu/surgical-technology">Surgical Technology program</a> at the <a title="Click to learn more about SJVC''s Fresno campus." href="http://www.sjvc.edu/fresno">Fresno campus</a> has received the annual merit award from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) for achieving a 100% pass rate on the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam. The most recent exam cycle ran from Aug. 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014.\r\n\r\nFourteen Surgical Tech grads from the Fresno campus tested for certification during that time frame, and all fourteen passed this exacting exam to take their places in the upper echelon of their chosen field.\r\n\r\n“Certification as a surgical technologist demonstrates achievement of academic success and positions our graduate to be successful in a competitive job market,” says Teri Junge, Surgical Technology Program Director for SJVC’s Fresno campus. “Many employers require certification as a condition of employment.”\r\n\r\nThe CST examination is the only fully accredited examination by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) for surgical technologists in the nation. NCCA accreditation assures that the CST examination meets stringent standards of examination development and administration.\r\n\r\nGraduates from SJVC’s 16-month Surgical Technology program who obtain national certification demonstrate, by examination, their understanding of the basic competencies for safe patient care in the operating room. The Certified Surgical Technologist is widely recognized in the health care community as the foremost credential for surgical technologists in the nation.\r\n\r\nCertification exhibits professional pride, the desire to be recognized for mastery of surgical competencies, and most importantly, an ongoing commitment to quality patient care.\r\n\r\nA 100% pass rate for Surgical Technology program graduates is testament to the high caliber of both students and program.', 'SJVC Receives National Recognition for Fresno Surg Tech Program', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3033-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-10-02 17:37:00', '2014-10-03 00:37:00', '', 3033, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/3033-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(13033, 4, '2014-10-02 17:35:27', '2014-10-03 00:35:27', 'Angie Carpenter comes from a long line of strong, independent women. Angie’s great, great, grandmother, Gigi, was a big part of the women’s suffrage movement where she fought for women’s rights and equality. Her example was not lost on the generations of sisters, mothers and daughters in her family to follow.\r\n\r\n“I think that most of us women in our family kind of have that expectation that we came from a family that is expected to do great things and support each other and be there for each other,” says Angie.\r\n\r\nTheir four generations of women have made great strides in the medical field where leadership and teaching roles were intertwined. Angie was no exception to that call of professional accomplishment.\r\n\r\nStarting out in the medical field as a coder-biller, Angie realized she was misplaced. She needed to be directly involved in patient care, so she went back to school to become a LVN.\r\n\r\nTwo years later Angie was working 12-hour days at a local hospital and getting calls in the middle of the night to get back to the ER. Long hours away from home were not working for her growing family, which now included her husband, Jason and their four young children, Marissa-9, Jason-7, Jonathan-5 and Jeremy-3. After eight years, she knew she had to make a change.\r\n\r\n“I wanted a more set schedule and to have more time with my family,” says Angie. “I didn’t want to get those 2:00 AM calls anymore.”\r\n\r\nAngie went to work at <a title="SJVC''s Antelope Valley Campus" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/antelope-valley" target="_blank">SJVC’s Lancaster campus</a> as a <a title="SJVC''s Medical Assisting Program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-assistant" target="_blank">Medical Assisting program</a> instructor a little over a year ago and has not looked back.\r\n\r\nNow, not only does she get to see her kids’ football games, she is the Head Medic and Field Coordinator for the local football league. “I don’t know much about regular football, but I can stitch you up right there on the field,” she assures.\r\n\r\nAngie is settling into the profession she was meant to enjoy and has already received an Employee of the Month award. And, like her great, great grandmother, Angie is a strong proponent of equality and is the campus’s Gay Straight Alliance advisor, as well as ASB advisor.\r\n\r\n“Our Diversity Club shows support for all of our differences,” she says. “It’s really hard for students, especially just coming out of high school, to know where they can find support, and we show them that at SJVC they will be supported.”\r\n\r\nAngie revels in her responsibility as a teacher. Her greatest moments come when a struggling student finally gets it – when the light suddenly clicks on. “When that happens they become more confident in themselves and in their skill level,” says Angie. “I love to see that change in them.”\r\n\r\nHer students return that affection and sense of shared success.\r\n\r\n“She makes class fun and interesting, but we’re learning too!” says CAMA student Kelsey Owens. “She doesn’t just teach us out of the book, but opens our eyes to real life situations.”\r\n\r\nAngie makes sure her students know that learning all of the intricacies of their new profession takes time…and some failures along the way. “I tell them it’s ok to make mistakes, but better to do it here so we can correct them before you go out into the field,” she says.\r\n\r\nDuring these times of trial and error she likes to tell them: “Even when you fall on your face, you’re still going forward and making progress. Just be better than you were yesterday.”\r\n\r\nAgainst her own good advice, Angie struggles with letting her students fall too hard. “I want to do everything for everyone and give them whatever they need,” she says. “But, sometimes I have to say, ok, they need to do this on their own. I can’t go to extern with them,” she admits.\r\n\r\n“She goes out of her way to help students,” says Luis Flores, CAMA student.\r\n\r\nAngie replenishes her nurturing spirit with lots of activities with her family. Their favorite pastime is riding their individual quads. Yes, even 3-year old Jeremy has one (with built-in safety features). It probably won’t surprise her students to know that Angie also races a dirt track car at the local fairgrounds, where she won a Third Place ribbon last year.\r\n\r\nBut, Angie’s dearest memento is Gigi’s cookie cooling rack that her great, great grandmother used for treats to “get men to come out” to suffrage meetings. Angie still uses the cookie rack, as well as a few of Gigi’s powerful lessons for improving the human condition.', 'Four generations inspired to excel', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3022-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-10-02 17:35:27', '2014-10-03 00:35:27', '', 3022, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/3022-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(13035, 4, '2014-10-02 17:37:21', '2014-10-03 00:37:21', 'Many share the dream of writing and having published a book, but few have the discipline and fortitude it takes to make that dream a reality. Retired architect and <a title="Construction Management at SJVC" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/construction-management" target="_blank">Construction Management</a> instructor, Serge Laraque, made it happen – twice.\r\n\r\nLaraque’s first venture into the realm of ‘published author’ was with Self Determi-Nation, a self-help book about “the power within” that took him about two years to write and “sold fairly well,” he says.\r\n\r\nHis newly released Covenant Games (Amazon Kindle and Barnes and Noble) is a sharp turn to fiction and centers on protagonist, Jean Luc Duvignon, an architect who stumbles across evidence that his architecture firm is corrupt and willing to murder to conceal its depth of crime and deceit. Jean Luc becomes an FBI informant and risks his life, as well as the lives of close colleagues, in his attempt to help bring this powerful firm to justice.\r\n\r\n“This one has a lot more potential than the first book,” says Serge. “So far it is getting a very positive response; all these people are following me (Twitter/Face Book), so the word is a little bit out.”\r\n\r\nThe writing process is grueling, as one might expect; and it took Serge four years to complete his second literary offering. “Writing demands a lot of attention and patience,” he says. “There should be blood and sweat gushing out of the pages of this book,” he laughs.\r\n\r\nSerge makes it clear that what you write is a manuscript, not a book. “Your editor will decide if it’s a book or not,” he emphasizes. If your work is published there is another, equally important, level of acceptance.\r\n\r\n“Somebody is going to read what you produce, and they’re the ones who make it or break it,” he cautions.\r\n\r\nSerge feels that he is very fortunate to have the kind of position at <a title="SJVC Ontario campus location" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/ontario" target="_blank">SJVC Ontario</a>, teaching evening Construction Management classes, that allows him to devote morning hours to writing. Aside from Serge’s wife, Linda, their son, Christopher and their granddaughter Maia, few people even knew he was working on another book.\r\n\r\n“Without SJVC I really could not have the freedom to do this kind of thing,” says Serge. “I am very thankful to have this kind of position to have the morning to put my thoughts on paper.”\r\n\r\nSerge shared plot lines with a SJVC colleague. “He had me captivated with his ability to talk about the chapters so passionately,” says Angelia Crenshaw, CJC Program Director at SJVC. “He would add to the chapters while talking to me. Amazing.”\r\n\r\nSerge works diligently from the corner of a room. “When I was writing this book, I would come home real tired but vowed to myself that I would write one line today – and that’s what I would do.”\r\n\r\nThere were enough lines and enough interest in Serge’s story to launch this 450-page suspense thriller. Now he waits to measure its impact and popularity. “This game is all about numbers,” says Laraque, who tracks book sales.\r\n\r\nActually…he is not waiting. Serge’s next novel of fiction, this time about political dysfunction and human strife in Haiti, is at the ready. He is also laying out the plot lines for a sequel to Covenant Games. “Something is germinating from that original idea, and I’m going to try to maintain that momentum, if possible,” says Serge.\r\n\r\nSerge’s efforts are rewarded in many ways. “I just want the public to read something that is a good product and really engage them in the material,” he says. “If it comes true that in the end it might produce a financial reward, it is most welcome.”\r\n\r\nSerge Laraque has a bit of advice for those who might harbor a desire to put fingers to keyboard in hopes of connecting with other minds through the written word.\r\n\r\n“Organize your thoughts, step up to the plate, create something, bring it to the forefront,” he says. “Have a story and want to put it together.”\r\n\r\nSerge Laraque has clearly taken his own good advice.', 'Ontario instructor has new book published', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3016-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-10-02 17:37:21', '2014-10-03 00:37:21', '', 3016, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/3016-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(13036, 4, '2014-10-02 17:37:35', '2014-10-03 00:37:35', 'The American Medical Technologists Student Society on the <a title="SJVC Visalia Campus" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/visalia" target="_blank">Visalia campus</a> spearheaded a drive to collect funds and supplies for Back-to-School backpacks for kids involved in the local Boys and Girls Club.\r\n\r\nAMTSS Board members lead a 4-week collection campaign, which began early July and ended August 7th. Club members set a goal of providing thirty backpacks with supplies, but ended up with forty-four packs, bursting with binders, rulers, pens, pencils, paper and crayons for their young recipients.\r\n\r\nThe Dental Assisting Club donated $120, and Veronica Denton, a friend of an AMTSS Club member donated $100 with which more supplies were purchased. Visalia campus staff, faculty and students donated many of the back-to-school items, and the CSA Club donated laptop cases.\r\n\r\n“Students felt very excited and happy to be able to serve children in their community,” says Sujana De Almeida, Medical Assisting instructor and AMTSS Advisor.\r\n\r\nThe backpacks were taken to the Boys and Girls Club of Visalia on August 8th, where children who had been identified by the local club as being in need of school supplies, were waiting to choose their backpacks. “These backpacks help young students to feel excited about going back to school,” says De Almeida.\r\n\r\nAMTSS Board members include: Charles Shelley, President, Tameira Thomas, Vice President, Yer Vang, Secretary and Martha Ramirez, Treasurer. “They took the lead in this campaign and worked together as a team with all the other members of the AMTSS Club,” says Sujana.\r\n\r\nGoing back to school will be just a little easier for a few fortunate kids, thanks to the industrious efforts of the American Medical Technologists Student Society and a generous Visalia campus.', 'AMTSS Club spurs Back-to-School Donations', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3027-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-10-02 17:37:35', '2014-10-03 00:37:35', '', 3027, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/3027-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12939, 4, '2014-10-02 10:53:05', '2014-10-02 17:53:05', '[caption id="attachment_3002" align="alignleft" width="200"]<a href="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-08_0002.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3002" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-08_0002-200x300.jpg" alt="Anthony with Laura and Ella." width="200" height="300" /></a> Anthony with Laura and Ella.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe first interaction Anthony Covarrubias had with a patient was early one morning on his first clinical rotation in a hospital ER, when a Code Blue flew through the automatic doors.\r\n\r\n“My first day I’m doing CPR and chest compressions on a patient,” says Anthony. “Some students never get to be in a code, but 15-minutes into my first day, that’s where I was.”\r\n\r\nThat was a unique situation for him…and a good story to take back to his <a title="SJVC''s Ontario Campus" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/ontario" target="_blank">SJVC Ontario</a> <a title="Learn more about respiratory therapy!" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/respiratory-therapy" target="_blank">Respiratory Therapy</a> class. It was also a far cry from where he was just a few months earlier.\r\n\r\nAnthony had been working for a big chain supermarket for 9-years, bouncing from store-to-store. He realized that, at the top of the pay scale for his position, there was not any room for growth.\r\n\r\n“Maybe I should be doing something more rewarding than just bagging people’s groceries and selling them a can of beans,” he says.\r\n\r\nBesides, there was another area of interest that had inspired him at a young age.\r\n\r\n“I had a lot of life experience with my younger twin brother and sister born premature,” says Anthony. The twins, born at 28-weeks were initially dependent on life support. I saw how they progressed, how they got better with respiratory therapy. I thought maybe that’s what I should be doing.”\r\n\r\nAnthony talked with an aunt and cousin who were both RTs, did some online research, and made the call to SJVC.\r\n\r\n“I found that SJVC was the most respected school and one of the best places to go,” he says.\r\n\r\nAnthony laughs remembering Orientation when new students were told that this program was going to be one of the hardest things they will ever do. “I thought, ‘yeah, I’ve heard people say that before’; but they were right.”\r\n\r\n“I was really struggling with the medical language,” says Anthony. “But it was flash cards and memorization, and I pushed through.”\r\n\r\nAnthony’s wife Laura and their baby Ella kept him going. “Laura had to be the breadwinner and had the baby a lot more, that allowed me to stay at school and have study groups if I needed more. She was always telling me she had faith in me and knew that I could do it.”\r\n\r\nHe waivered, but didn’t give up. “We had already sacrificed so much and there was really no option for me to quit,” says Anthony. “I couldn’t fail because there was no back-up plan.”\r\n\r\nThings smoothed out when Anthony started clinical rotations. “Getting real life experience in hospitals was the best part of me,” he says. “The first couple of months of doing class work – math, English, pharmacology – isn’t like when we can get our hands on patients.”\r\nThe classroom felt a little dry by comparison. “What I didn’t like at the time was that everything at school was taken so seriously,” he says. “Now that I’m out in the field, I realize just how serious it can be. You are by yourself and scared to death because here’s a patient who is really sick. And if you don’t know what you’re doing, then you can really cause harm and that’s a hard reality to take home.” he says.\r\n\r\nWhen Anthony graduated from his RT program in August, 2013, there was no RT position on the horizon, so he began to study for a series of advanced certifications.\r\n\r\n“I just pretended that I was still in school and studied for advance credentials,” says Anthony who had already earned his Certified Respiratory Therapist and Registered Respiratory Therapist licensures. Within three months he added Neonatal Pediatric Specialty, Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist and Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist credentials.\r\n\r\nHe viewed the $750 cost to take the exams as a good investment in his future. “I was hoping that it would look better on a resume and make me stand out from the competition,” he says.\r\n\r\nAnthony also knew that St. Jude Hospital had an eye on him ever since he had a clinical rotation there. Within three months of his graduation, they made their interest official. “They got to see me as a student, and what I got to show them during my clinical experience is how I got the job there,” he says.\r\n\r\nAnthony has been part of their Respiratory Therapy team for several months now and is feeling a strong sense of accomplishment. He now knows, first-hand, the seriousness of the role he plays in a life.\r\n\r\n“You are there to do a job that someone expects you to know,” he says. “Sometimes you are all that stands between a patient and death.” It doesn’t get more serious than that.', 'RT graduate likes life on the edge', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12545-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-10-02 10:53:05', '2014-10-02 17:53:05', '', 12545, 'http://proof.sjvc.edu/12545-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12940, 4, '2014-10-02 10:53:21', '2014-10-02 17:53:21', 'If you want to get someone’s attention, give them information that will help them address something that is both personal and beneficial. For teenagers it might be teeth whitening techniques or bad breath prevention. For older people, or their caregivers, it might be basic denture care or prevention of xerostomia (dry mouth due to medications).\r\n\r\nThat is how <a title="SJVC''s Visalia Campus" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/visalia" target="_blank">Visalia campus</a> <a title="Dental Hygiene at SJVC" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/dental-hygiene" target="_blank">Dental Hygiene</a> students approach their Oral Health Class’s Target Group Project. The assignment for each student is to identify a group that meets or works together regularly – such as a middle or high school class, elder care staffers or volunteers – and meet with them to determine their current oral hygiene needs and practices and/or responsibilities to others.\r\n\r\nDH students assess the knowledge and performance level of their chosen group and develop a lesson plan that might improve their group’s routine, products or technique. Their second visit to their group lays out the plan, educates the group in new equipment, technology or methodology and provides demonstrations, using those tools and advancements. Three-six weeks later the third visit assesses the success of their plan and its implementation.\r\n\r\n“As a teacher, the Target Group Project is an opportunity to observe the students utilize what they’ve learned to impact the health of the community,” says Brenda Serpa, DH Program Director. “It’s exciting to see them put all of the pieces together and make a difference.”\r\n\r\nCaregivers who assist patients with, or who perform, dental hygiene care may learn new methodology, such as fluoride treatments and brushing or cleaning techniques. Their patients may experience improved oral hygiene and appearance.\r\n\r\nLesson plans for middle and high school students might include information about the importance of mouth guards to prevent tooth loss and the dangers of prolonged use of chewing tobacco. Oral cancer recently claimed the life of baseball Hall of Famer, Tony Gwynn, San Diego Padres right fielder who for many years chewed tobacco.\r\n\r\nDental Hygiene students may initially dread the thought of going out into the community and putting themselves in front of an audience. But, they almost always complete their assignment with a new understanding and appreciation of their role as educator in the community.\r\n\r\n“I believe it is extremely valuable to participate in the community aspect of my education,” says Katelyn Van Ruiten, DH student. “Becoming involved helped me to realize how many people in the community need our help with oral health and that we can make a difference.”\r\n\r\nThe education models the DH students design and implement have helped both caregivers to provide, and individuals to enjoy, a healthier life and social experience. It also brings Dental Hygiene students just a little closer to the profession they have in their sights.\r\n\r\n“Serving people in need of oral hygiene education helped to reiterate the point within my mind and hopefully our audiences’ minds that dental hygienists are essential to any community,” says DH graduate, Somaly Bundband.', 'Community service gets personal', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12546-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-10-02 10:53:21', '2014-10-02 17:53:21', '', 12546, 'http://proof.sjvc.edu/12546-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(13037, 4, '2014-10-02 17:38:26', '2014-10-03 00:38:26', 'Everyone has seen the news footage of children trudging hundreds of miles from Guatemala and El Salvador, seeking safety in the U.S. from gang violence in their home towns, only to be held in churches and detention centers across our borders. Until decisions about their legal status are made on a national level, these kids must languish in ill-prepared facilities that are barely able to meet their physical needs of food and shelter.\r\n\r\nThese images of children corralled, sometimes behind metal barriers, contrast sharply against the freedom most children enjoy in our country of neighborhoods, schools and parks.\r\n\r\nInstead of looking away, the Criminal Justice Corrections Club on the <a title="SJVC''s Ontario campus" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/ontario" target="_blank">Ontario campus</a> decided to look into what they might do to help.\r\n\r\n“My heart was crushed watching the children walking from other countries, running from violence in their countries,” says Angelia Crenshaw, CJC Program Director and instructor. “I spoke to CJC students about donating basic items, like toiletries, and the CJ club officers began compiling a list and collecting items from our CJ students.”\r\n\r\nCJC students raised $250, in addition to various items donated, and one CJC student’s employer donated over $1,200 in products. Laura Torres, who graduates from the <a title="Get more information about SJVC''s criminal justice program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/criminal-justice-corrections" target="_blank">CJC program</a> in October, told her dad, Juan, about her program’s effort. She mentioned to him that they had contacted St. Catherine of Siena Church in Rialto, where 47 children were being housed, and who were becoming dehydrated as supplies dwindled.\r\n\r\n“Let’s go get them some water,” said Juan, without hesitation. He and Laura made a Costco run and loaded up pallets of water and cases of Gatorade to help a dire situation.\r\n\r\nTwo days before delivery was scheduled to St. Catherine’s, the CJC Club decided to take their mission campus-wide. “Let’s open it up to the whole school,” suggested Angelia.\r\n\r\nCJC students and instructor went class-to-class, and both students and instructors were eager to help.\r\n\r\n“The next day we had everything we asked for,” says Angelia. “They brought in shampoo, lotion, soap, baby wipes, toothbrushes and toothpaste – we tried to keep it to toiletries. Plus we bought frozen vegetables with some of the money raised.”\r\n\r\nAlmost $2,000 in merchandise and cash was collected in three short days. CJC Club officers Aldo Ayon, Larisha Walker, Laura Torres and Jasmine Munoz-Turrubiartes led the charge to enormous success, and on Friday, July 18th delivery was made directly to the church.\r\n\r\nEven though SJVC students and faculty were not allowed to meet the recipients of their humanitarian effort – the children had witnessed great anger at their presence in the U.S. – deep gratitude was expressed to them by church staff.\r\n\r\nCJC students, in particular, got an important lesson about the criminal justice corrections career they were training to enter.\r\n\r\n“We want to teach them that there is another side of law enforcement,” says Angelia. “You’re not just locking people up. You have to go into a community and reach out when people are in need, teach them at a young age to have respect for the law, maybe inspire them with the idea that they might want to become a police officer, too.”\r\n\r\nSometimes it goes even deeper.\r\n\r\n“This experience kind of made me appreciate what I have and it was way more than these kids,” says Laura. “When it comes down to it, it pulls everyone closer to participate. Nobody knows when we’re going to be put in that kind of situation and if you do a good deed, I’m pretty sure God will give you a hand too.”', 'CJC students help immigrant children caught in limbo', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3012-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-10-02 17:38:26', '2014-10-03 00:38:26', '', 3012, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/3012-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(13038, 4, '2014-10-02 17:38:42', '2014-10-03 00:38:42', 'At twenty-three Matt De Vera had it good. His sales/marketing position for a large insurance company was lucrative and allowed him plenty of free time for his two loves: basketball, which had its hook in him since high school; and Christine, his girlfriend of two years.\r\n\r\nBut his job was no longer challenging him, and discontent was building. “My little brother, Joshua, was on his way to becoming a pharmacist and Christine was getting her Bachelor’s in nursing,” says Matt. “They’re pursuing higher education, so why can’t I?”\r\n\r\nOnce Matt made that decision, he did not need to be persuaded. “I’ve been self-driven since the beginning of time, so it doesn’t really take much to push me,” he says. “If I want something, I do it.”\r\n\r\nMatt talked with friends and a family member who were enjoying careers in Respiratory Therapy, did his research and made the call to SJVC in Ontario. His life spun on a dime.\r\n\r\nIt is hard for Matt to remember all the leisure time he used to have. He attends class and drives to outlying hospitals for clinical rotations, while he works over 30-hours a week at Sunglass Hut. “A lot of the pressure of work and school is alleviated because of Christine’s encouragement,” he says. “We study at Starbucks a lot – that’s our dates.”\r\n\r\nGoing from sales and marketing to health care might seem like an unlikely segue, but Matt has managed to blend those skill sets into the perfect health care professional: a proficient technician with a personable\r\n‘bedside manner’.\r\n\r\n“I like to get more on a personal level and treat my patients like I would want my family treated,” says Matt. “When I was in sales it was always important to make someone feel comfortable, and this is no different.”\r\n\r\nOne day Matt was administering a nebulizer procedure on a patient, a treatment that opens up airways to allow easier breathing. He was being his usual, communicative self; “nothing special,” he says. A few days later Russell McCord, his RT instructor told Matt what a positive impression he had made on one of his good friends – a colleague who worked for a Respiratory Therapy program at another school.\r\n\r\n“My friend told me that our RT student gave him excellent care and was a fine example of professionalism,” says McCord. Sometimes, life is like a pop quiz you manage to ace.\r\n\r\nMatt feels that one of the best things the RT program has going for it is the instructors. “The faculty is just amazing, and they make time for us in person or email,” he says. “They challenge us to make our mistakes now, instead of when we are professionals out there and responsible for someone’s life.”\r\n\r\nMatt graduates in October and has an open mind to where his future might lead him. For the next couple of years he will enjoy a position in his new profession, while simultaneously completing his Bachelor’s degree.\r\n\r\n“I’ve been working and going to school for the past six years, so I may as well keep doing it,” he says.\r\nEventually, Matt would like to join his dad, Abraham, in his home care business. Matt wants to help take that business to the next level through expansion of facilities and services. Matt would also like to see his parents take a much-needed vacation that Abraham’s work has not allowed.\r\n\r\n“Mom (Cristina) has always wanted to go to Europe and keeps telling me ‘hurry up so you can help your dad’”, laughs Matt.\r\n\r\nMatt keeps all of these balls in the air…plus one more. As Vice Chairman of a basketball league he and another friend started when Matt was just 18-years old, Matt can often be found on the court. His high school days of playing with and against the likes of NBA players Kawhi Leonard (San Antonio Spurs) and Malcolm Lee (Minnesota Timberwolves) left an indelible mark.\r\n\r\n“Basketball is an important part of my life; I have to do it,” he says. Does he wish he had gone in the direction of a career in his favorite sport? “I’m OK; I just wish I’d gotten as tall as both of them did.”\r\n\r\nNo regrets for Matt. His forward motion toward a secure career in health care has strong momentum.\r\n\r\n“I figured that out the first day of clinic,” says Matt. “I’m 100% happy with my decision and would not take it back. It was a good investment for me.”', 'Boredom leads to new career', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3006-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-10-02 17:38:42', '2014-10-03 00:38:42', '', 3006, 'http://www.sjvc.edu/3006-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12941, 4, '2014-10-02 11:04:00', '2014-10-02 18:04:00', '[caption id="attachment_2393" align="alignleft" width="300"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-2393" title="Jeff Ball with his wife Jaime" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/jeff2-300x248.jpg" alt="Jeff Ball with his wife Jaime" width="300" height="248" /> Atfer 17 years of working for Barnes and Noble, Jeff decided to look into a different career, to become trained in something a bit more hands-on, more technical.[/caption]\r\n\r\nYou might not think Jeff Ball is someone you would find in Fresno’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program. He spent 17-years with Barnes and Noble in positions that began with selling books and ended in management.\r\n\r\n“I wore every hat in that building,” he laughs.\r\n\r\nJeff left that long-term association, briefly worked a retail job, and then took a few months off last summer to spend some time with his family-to-be: Jaime, daughters Madeline and Katherine and son Christian. It was a time for new beginnings.\r\n\r\nJeff got married in October and in November he made a decision to go back to school. He did a lot of research to find a career direction that would excite him and provide a stable future for his family. <a title="Aviation Maintenance Technology program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-maintenance-technology/" target="_blank">Aviation maintenance</a> might not have been his first thought for exploration, but the more he checked it out, the more it made perfect sense.\r\n\r\n“I was always the kid who tore things apart,” says Jeff. “I’ve always been fairly mechanical and inclined toward problem-solving. I researched the job market and just went in this direction.”\r\n\r\nHe started the AMT program last November and immediately jumped to the front of the class.\r\n\r\n“Jeff is a high achieving, model student who is always eager to help others,” says Lionel Smith, Airframe instructor at the <a title="SJVC Aviation" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/aviation-campus/" target="_blank">Fresno Aviation</a> campus, located at the Fresno Yosemite International airport. “He is an active participant in the Student Council, maintains a solid 4.0 GPA, and he was selected as the Student of the AERO for March.”\r\n\r\nJeff especially likes the balance of classroom study with lots of hangar time.\r\n\r\n“I get to do cool hands-on stuff every day, and work with a great group of guys – and a couple of girls here too,” he says. “This definitely has more of the cool factor. You’re working on planes!”\r\n\r\nOne of Jeff’s favorite projects was when each student had to put together a ‘Buzz Box’. They were given a “bag of parts” to make into an actual electronic working circuit, a task that would take several hours during their spare class time. Jeff was first to finish.\r\n\r\n“It lets out an audible tone when you have everything adjusted correctly,” says Jeff, so it was pretty clear who hit the finish line first. “After I was done doing mine, I had the knowledge to help my fellow students finish and get theirs running.”\r\n\r\nJeff was not sure how demanding his AMT program would be on his life, so he made the decision to not work, but devote his full attention to his studies. Almost six months in, however, he has found that he can complete his program requirements while he is at school. This leaves him free to enjoy his family each day and help his kids with their schoolwork. Jeff feels his family’s support too.\r\n\r\n“It really does help that Jaine and the kids are proud of me for going to school,” says Jeff. “My son came to see the campus and see what I do. Their support helps me stay focused.”\r\n\r\nOne of the primary reasons Jeff was so confident in the success he could achieve from the Aviation Maintenance Tech program, was the versatility of career choices after graduation.\r\n\r\n“What is really nice about our program is you don’t have to work in the aviation industry,” he says. “You can work on vehicles for agriculture picking, hydraulics, escalators and elevators, because the certification is backed up by FAA and carries a lot of weight. You can actually work on roller coasters! Right now I’m really enjoying working on planes,” says Jeff.\r\n\r\nJeff is also appreciative of the job search support he will get at SJVC.\r\n\r\n“Another reason for me to come to SJVC is we’ve got a Job Placement Specialist,” he says. “She has years of networking in this industry, which is a very big help to some of us just stepping into the field.”\r\n\r\nVisions of Boeing, URS, and Blackhawks swirl in his future. SkyWest Airlines has hired several AMT graduates from SJVC’s Aviation campus.\r\n\r\nJeff ponders that possibility. “We’d get to fly for free!”', 'Student likes versatility of Aviation program', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12511-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-10-02 11:04:00', '2014-10-02 18:04:00', '', 12511, 'http://proof.sjvc.edu/12511-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(12942, 4, '2014-10-02 11:05:29', '2014-10-02 18:05:29', '[caption id="attachment_2315" align="alignleft" width="300"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-2315" title="Emily Lewis" src="http://news.sjvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Picture-4-300x225.jpg" alt="Emily Lewis" width="300" height="225" /> When excessive doubt threatened to hold Emily Lewis back from success, he advisors and instructors did their best to help, and show her she had the power to succeed within her all along.[/caption]\r\n\r\nWhen Emily Lewis decided to go back to school for a new career, her self-doubt almost crippled her efforts, but with the help of her instructors and advisor, she was able to recognize the talents within and excel.\r\n\r\nEmily was no stranger to the medical field, having worked in it for over twenty years.\r\n\r\n“I love people, helping them get better,” she says. “At the end of the day, it’s what makes me happy.”\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, Emily’s work had grown stagnant. She wanted something interesting, something new. She had done the same old thing for too long, but she had always wanted to move up, to learn new skills and in doing so help more people. But there was a problem.\r\n\r\n“I didn’t think I had the patience,” says Emily.\r\n\r\nNevertheless, she took the plunge. After shopping around for the best possible school, she chose SJVC’s <a title="SJVC Online" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/sjvc-online/" target="_blank">Online</a> campus and enrolled. The program was for a certificate in <a title="Medical Assistant program" href="http://www.sjvc.edu/medical-assistant/" target="_blank">Medical Assisting</a> so she could finally move up in the medical field as she wanted. However, she began to have trouble.\r\n\r\n“Her confidence was nowhere to be found,” says Alex Nolasco, SJVC Online academic advisor. “She would call me literally daily, telling me ‘I can’t’.”\r\n\r\nEmily had been in the workforce for most of her life, where she excelled. So was so proficient in her work that she received the recognition of Employee of the Month time after time. But those skills were not helping her in her new life as a student. The pace was too fast for her.\r\n\r\n“At the beginning, I didn’t think I could do it,” says Emily.\r\n\r\nMost students contact their advisor for occasional help, occasional being the key term. Some days, Emily would call as many as three times. She was just so nervous. She worried what her instructors might think if she did not know an answer.\r\n\r\nOther schools might have been less understanding, willing to let Emily fall through the cracks, unwilling to devote the extra time and effort to help her succeed. Not this one.\r\n\r\n“They knew I was struggling,” she says. “So they took time with me, walked me through.”\r\n\r\nAlex had not only ears for Emily’s concerns, but words of encouragement. Alex did her best to help Emily overcome her fears and reach a place where she did not need as much help- a place where Emily knew she had all the power she needed within herself.\r\n\r\nEmily found that place, graduating with her certificate. She proved her strength to herself, and to her grandchildren, who could then learn a lesson about confidence and hard work.\r\n\r\nNo more did she call her advisor two or three times a day, because she did not need to. She finally knew she could do this.\r\n\r\n“I feel good about myself,” she says. “I learned so much.”\r\n\r\nHer confidence had grown so much that she returned to SJVC, continuing her education by enrolling for a program to get her Associate’s degree. She has also considered going even further by getting a Bachelor’s degree.\r\n\r\nThough she began her education nervous and unsure, thanks to the help of her advisors, and her recognizing her own strengths, she has become a better and more confident person.\r\n\r\n“I would recommend SJVC to anybody.”', 'Self-doubt no match for hard work', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '12508-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-10-02 11:05:29', '2014-10-02 18:05:29', '', 12508, 'http://proof.sjvc.edu/12508-revision-v1', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
